firebird-emu
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Description:
TI Nspire calculator emulator
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 1.6@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: emulator ti-nspire calculator education development
Install: brew install --cask firebird-emu
About:
Firebird-emu is an emulator for the TI-Nspire CX CAS graphing calculator series. It allows users to run original calculator software, develop and test TI-Nspire BASIC and Lua programs, and perform complex mathematical computations on macOS. The tool provides a faithful reproduction of the hardware environment, making it ideal for software development and educational use.
Key Features:
  • Full emulation of TI-Nspire CX and CX CAS hardware
  • Supports TI-Basic and Lua script execution and development
  • Provides a software-based alternative to physical calculator hardware
  • Includes debugger and developer tools for program creation
Use Cases:
  • Developing and testing TI-Nspire BASIC and Lua applications without hardware
  • Performing advanced mathematical calculations on a desktop environment
  • Educational instruction and software demonstration in classrooms
Alternatives:
  • Wabbitemu – Wabbitemu focuses on the older TI-83/84 series, whereas firebird-emu specifically targets the newer TI-Nspire platform.
  • TI-SmartView CE Emulator Software – This is the official, paid emulator from Texas Instruments, while firebird-emu is a free, open-source alternative.
Version History
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Sep 15, 2025 11:39am 1.6 0 VERSION_BUMP 4d9c1504