autodiff ☆
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Description:
Automatic differentiation made easier for C++
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 1.1.2@1  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: c++ automatic-differentiation math scientific-computing machine-learning
Install: brew install autodiff
About:
autodiff is a C++ library that provides fast and accurate differentiation capabilities, essential for optimization and machine learning tasks. It leverages modern C++ features to compute derivatives of complex functions using forward, reverse, and higher-order modes. The library integrates seamlessly with Eigen for linear algebra operations, making it a powerful tool for scientific computing.
Key Features:
  • Supports forward, reverse, and higher-order automatic differentiation
  • Seamless integration with Eigen matrix library
  • High-performance computations with minimal overhead
  • Clean, modern C++11/14/17 API
Use Cases:
  • Optimizing machine learning model parameters
  • Solving systems of nonlinear equations in scientific computing
  • Robotics and control systems engineering
  • Financial modeling and risk analysis
Alternatives:
  • CppAD – CppAD is another mature C++ AD library, while autodiff offers a more modern API and better Eigen integration
  • Stan Math – Stan Math is focused on Bayesian statistics, whereas autodiff is a more general-purpose differentiation library
License: MIT
Dependencies: eigen@3, pybind11
Bottles available for: arm64_tahoe, arm64_sequoia, arm64_sonoma, sonoma, arm64_linux, x86_64_linux
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