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qhull for Mac

Computes convex hulls in n dimensions

Quick answer: qhull is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install qhull. It is distributed under the Qhull licence. It has 125 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What qhull is

qhull is a command-line tool for macOS: computes convex hulls in n dimensions.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the Qhull licence.

How to install qhull

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install qhull.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install qhull on Mac?

Run brew install qhull in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is qhull open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the Qhull licence.

Does qhull run on Apple silicon?

Homebrew publishes this formula for macOS. If upstream does not ship an Apple silicon build, Rosetta 2 handles the Intel binary.

How popular is qhull?

It was installed 125 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #3104 in this catalogue.

What version of qhull is current?

The latest packaged version is 2020.2.