cellprofiler ☆
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Description:
Open-source application for biological image analysis
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 4.2.8@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Other
Tags: bioinformatics image-analysis scientific-computing biology research
Install: brew install --cask cellprofiler
About:
CellProfiler is a powerful open-source software designed for automated analysis and measurement of biological images. It enables researchers to identify and quantify cell phenotypes from complex datasets, extracting meaningful data for high-throughput biological research. The tool is widely used for analyzing microscopy images in various biological contexts.
Key Features:
  • Modular pipeline architecture for flexible analysis workflows
  • Advanced image segmentation and object identification algorithms
  • Support for high-throughput screening of large image datasets
  • Extensive community modules for specialized analysis tasks
Use Cases:
  • Quantifying cellular morphology and phenotypes in drug discovery
  • Analyzing subcellular protein localization patterns
  • Measuring tissue structures in histological samples
Alternatives:
  • Ilastik – Machine-learning based segmentation, more focused on interactive classification
  • ImageJ/Fiji – General-purpose image analysis with extensive plugins, less automated for high-throughput
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Jul 29, 2024 9:19pm 4.2.7 0 VERSION_BUMP 81706cef
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