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Description:
Calculator REPL, similar to bc(1)

Type: Formula | Latest Version: 0.3.1@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: calculator repl cli math terminal

Install: brew install eva

About:
Eva is a command-line calculator REPL designed to offer a more intuitive and feature-rich alternative to traditional tools like bc. It supports a rich set of mathematical functions, variables, and floating-point arithmetic out of the box. Its primary value is providing a modern, scriptable, and interactive environment for quick calculations directly in the terminal.

Key Features:

Interactive REPL environment with line editing
Support for floating-point arithmetic and common math functions
Scriptable via files or standard input for automation
Clean, minimal syntax designed for ease of use

Use Cases:

Performing quick, interactive calculations in the terminal
Scripting mathematical operations in shell scripts
Serving as a more user-friendly alternative to bc for ad-hoc math

Alternatives:

bc – Standard Unix calculator; eva offers a more modern syntax and interactive experience.
python – General-purpose language that can be used for math; eva is lighter and purpose-built for calculations.
wcalc – Another command-line calculator; eva focuses on a simpler REPL and scripting model.

License: MIT

Bottles available for: arm64_tahoe, arm64_sequoia, arm64_sonoma, arm64_ventura, arm64_monterey, arm64_big_sur, sonoma, ventura, monterey, big_sur, catalina, arm64_linux, x86_64_linux

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 13, 2024 3:16am		0	VERSION_BUMP	bde8b18f