katago ☆
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Description:
Neural Network Go engine with no human-provided knowledge
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: s9996604416-d4316597426@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Ai ml
Tags: ai go board-game engine reinforcement-learning
Install: brew install katago
About:
KataGo is a powerful open-source Go engine that utilizes deep neural networks to evaluate board positions and play at a professional level. Unlike traditional engines, it does not rely on human-crafted rules or joseki databases, instead learning purely from self-play reinforcement learning. This allows it to discover novel strategies and provide highly accurate win-rate analysis for players of all levels.
Key Features:
  • Neural network-based analysis with no human-provided knowledge
  • Support for analysis including win rates, score differences, and territory estimates
  • Strong playing strength, capable of beating professional players
  • Configurable strength for training and casual play
  • Open source and actively developed
Use Cases:
  • Analyzing Go games to understand mistakes and improve strategy
  • Playing against a strong AI opponent for practice
  • Generating opening books or joseki variations
  • Integrating AI analysis into Go server backends
Alternatives:
  • Leela Zero – Leela Zero was one of the first open-source projects to achieve strong play via self-play, but KataGo generally offers stronger performance and more detailed analysis features.
  • Komi – Komi is a commercial Go AI, while KataGo provides a free, open-source alternative with comparable strength.
Version History
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Sep 15, 2025 4:44pm s9996604416-d4316597426 0 VERSION_BUMP 5e67a931
Sep 12, 2025 1:30pm s9996604416-d4316597426 0 VERSION_BUMP 7340a904
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