cbc ☆

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Description:
Mixed integer linear programming solver

Type: Formula | Latest Version: 2.10.12@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: optimization linear-programming mathematics solver operations-research

Install: brew install cbc

About:
Cbc (Coin-or Branch and Cut) is an open-source mixed integer linear programming solver designed for solving large-scale optimization problems. It employs branch-and-cut algorithms to find optimal solutions for problems with both continuous and discrete variables. The tool is highly extensible and integrates with other COIN-OR libraries to provide a robust framework for complex optimization tasks.

Key Features:

Branch-and-cut algorithm implementation
Open-source and extensible architecture
Integration with COIN-OR suite (Clp, Cgl, Osi)
Support for large-scale MIP problems

Use Cases:

Supply chain and logistics optimization
Production scheduling and resource allocation
Financial portfolio optimization

Alternatives:

GLPK – GNU Linear Programming Kit, another open-source solver, often used for smaller-scale problems
Gurobi – Commercial solver offering higher performance and advanced features for enterprise use
SCIP – Another fast non-commercial solver for mixed integer programming, comparable to Cbc

License: EPL-2.0

Dependencies: cgl, clp, coinutils, osi

Bottles available for: arm64_tahoe, arm64_sequoia, arm64_sonoma, arm64_ventura, arm64_monterey, sonoma, ventura, monterey, arm64_linux, x86_64_linux

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 12, 2025 8:36am		0	VERSION_BUMP	fd8bf89a
Nov 17, 2024 8:34pm		0	VERSION_BUMP	5370eaff