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	Change	Commit
Sep 12, 2025 8:36am	VERSION_BUMP	fd8bf89a
Nov 17, 2024 8:34pm	VERSION_BUMP	5370eaff
Sep 10, 2024 10:41pm	VERSION_BUMP	492863a5
Aug 21, 2024 5:41pm	VERSION_BUMP	31d2f831
Oct 26, 2023 1:36pm	VERSION_BUMP	a72744f5
Oct 26, 2023 12:48pm	VERSION_BUMP	d0d2a4e6
Apr 20, 2023 5:20pm	VERSION_BUMP	b308e346
Apr 11, 2023 10:54pm	VERSION_BUMP	d08277c3
Nov 19, 2022 1:40pm	VERSION_BUMP	cf713a22