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Description:
Class Library for Numbers

Type: Formula | Latest Version: 1.3.7@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: math library c-plus-plus arbitrary-precision numbers

Install: brew install cln

About:
CLN (Class Library for Numbers) is an efficient C++ library for numbers, supporting arbitrary precision integers, rationals, and floats. It provides a comprehensive set of arithmetic operations and functions, making it a robust foundation for mathematical applications. Its design prioritizes speed and memory efficiency, often outperforming other bignum libraries.

Key Features:

Arbitrary precision arithmetic
C++ interface with operator overloading
Efficient memory management and speed
Support for complex numbers and transcendental functions

Use Cases:

Developing computer algebra systems
Scientific and engineering calculations requiring high precision
Cryptographic algorithm implementation

Alternatives:

GMP (GNU Multiple Precision Arithmetic Library) – CLN is built on top of GMP but provides a more convenient C++ object-oriented interface, whereas GMP is a C library.
MPFR – CLN includes floating-point support but is broader in scope; MPFR is specialized for correctly rounded floating-point arithmetic.

License: GPL-2.0-or-later

Dependencies: gmp

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

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