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vc for Mac

SIMD Vector Classes for C++

Quick answer: vc is a design tool for macOS. Install it with brew install vc. It is distributed under the BSD-3-Clause licence. It has 1 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What vc is

vc is a design tool for macOS: SIMD Vector Classes for C++.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. The project is open source and lives at https://github.com/VcDevel/Vc.

How to install vc

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

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install vc on Mac?

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

Is vc open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the BSD-3-Clause licence.

Does vc 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 vc?

It was installed 1 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #11376 in this catalogue.

What version of vc is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.4.5.