gnu-go ☆
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Description:
Plays the game of Go
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Other
Tags: go board-game ai strategy game-engine
Install: brew install gnu-go
About:
GNU Go is a Go program that plays the game of Go. It is a text-based AI engine that implements the rules of Go and provides a strong opponent for players to practice against. Its main value is providing a portable, open-source, and standards-compliant Go playing engine without a graphical interface.
Key Features:
  • Text-based command-line interface
  • Strong AI opponent with adjustable strength
  • Full implementation of Go rules and scoring
  • Portable and lightweight
Use Cases:
  • Practicing Go strategy against an AI opponent
  • Developing custom Go applications or bots
  • Verifying game rules and scoring in text mode
Alternatives:
  • KataGo – Modern neural network-based engine, generally stronger but requires more resources
  • Leela Zero – Open-source neural network engine, strong but GPU-intensive
Version History
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Sep 11, 2025 12:10pm 1 VERSION_BUMP cdaa5bb0
Sep 12, 2024 5:11am 1 VERSION_BUMP b8241284
Nov 25, 2022 1:16am 1 VERSION_BUMP ec929bb8
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