cminpack ☆
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Description:
Solves nonlinear equations and nonlinear least squares problems
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 1.3.11@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: scientific-computing optimization mathematics c-library numerical-methods
Install: brew install cminpack
About:
Cminpack is a C implementation of the MINPACK library, providing robust algorithms for solving systems of nonlinear equations and nonlinear least squares problems. It offers Levenberg-Marquardt and other minimization algorithms, making it suitable for scientific computing and engineering applications where reliability and precision are critical.
Key Features:
  • Levenberg-Marquardt algorithm implementation
  • Support for dense and sparse Jacobian matrices
  • C language with minimal dependencies
  • Double and single precision versions available
Use Cases:
  • Curve fitting and parameter estimation in scientific research
  • Engineering simulations requiring nonlinear optimization
  • Computer vision calibration tasks
Alternatives:
  • GSL – GNU Scientific Library includes optimization routines but is larger and GPL-licensed
  • Eigen – C++ template library with nonlinear solvers, requires C++ and larger codebase
License: Minpack
Bottles available for: arm64_tahoe, arm64_sequoia, arm64_sonoma, arm64_ventura, sonoma, ventura, arm64_linux, x86_64_linux
Version History
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Sep 13, 2025 4:04am 0 VERSION_BUMP 8f727c7a
Sep 13, 2024 2:54am 0 VERSION_BUMP ea3ea156
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Sep 21, 2023 2:34pm 0 VERSION_BUMP dc10f862
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