gnumeric
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Description:
GNOME Spreadsheet Application
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Productivity
Tags: spreadsheet gnome productivity excel office
Install: brew install gnumeric
About:
Gnumeric is a high-performance spreadsheet application part of the GNOME desktop environment. It is designed to import and export Microsoft Excel files with high fidelity, making it a robust tool for cross-platform data management. The application emphasizes accuracy in calculation and efficient handling of large datasets.
Key Features:
  • High-fidelity import/export of Excel (.xls, .xlsx) files
  • Extensive function library compatible with Excel formulas
  • Support for plugins and scripting (Python, Perl)
  • Fast performance with large spreadsheets
Use Cases:
  • Managing and analyzing large datasets on Linux systems
  • Opening and editing Excel files without a Microsoft Office license
  • Scientific data analysis requiring precise calculations
Alternatives:
  • LibreOffice Calc – Part of a larger office suite; Gnumeric is lighter and focuses specifically on spreadsheet accuracy.
  • Excel – Industry standard with proprietary features; Gnumeric is open-source and free.
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Feb 11, 2026 3:21pm 0 REVISION_ONLY 38a2ca25
Dec 29, 2025 3:55pm 2 REVISION_ONLY 12dd9fa4
Sep 15, 2025 1:27am 0 VERSION_BUMP fd2140df
Oct 22, 2024 3:00am 1 VERSION_BUMP 7ff9ee48