insect ☆
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Description:
High precision scientific calculator with support for physical units
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: calculator scientific units cli math
Install: brew install insect
About:
Insect is a command-line calculator that handles physical units and conversions with high precision. It evaluates expressions with proper unit arithmetic, preventing common dimensional errors. The tool provides instant feedback and supports a wide range of scientific constants and currencies.
Key Features:
  • Dimensional analysis and unit conversion
  • High-precision arithmetic
  • Support for physical constants and currencies
  • Interactive shell with instant feedback
Use Cases:
  • Engineering calculations with unit conversions
  • Scientific research and data analysis
  • Physics and chemistry homework
Alternatives:
  • bc – Basic calculator without unit support
  • WolframAlpha – Cloud-based, requires internet connection
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Dec 28, 2024 10:55pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 89f28e16
Sep 14, 2024 8:54am 0 VERSION_BUMP 33f91a15
Aug 3, 2024 7:52am 0 VERSION_BUMP 689a26c0
Jul 27, 2024 8:37pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 30987ee7
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