Description:
Lua-based environment modules system to modify PATH variable
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Type: Formula
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Latest Version: 9.0.5@0
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Tracked Since: Oct 21, 2025
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Links:
Homepage |
formulae.brew.sh
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Category: System utilities
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Tags:
hpc
system-utility
environment-modules
lua
scientific-computing
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Install:
brew install lmod
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About:
Lmod is an advanced environment modules system based on Lua that allows users to dynamically modify their environment variables, such as PATH and LD_LIBRARY_PATH. It enables the management of multiple software versions on a single system, ensuring reproducible builds and scientific workflows. Its hierarchical design automatically loads dependencies and prevents module conflicts.
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Key Features:
- Lua-based scripting for high performance and flexibility
- Hierarchical module loading and dependency resolution
- Support for both Tcl and Lua modulefile syntax
- Advanced features like sticky modules and collections
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Use Cases:
- Managing multiple versions of compilers and libraries on HPC clusters
- Reproducible scientific computing environments
- Simplifying software stack management for system administrators
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Alternatives:
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environment-modules
– The classic Tcl-based implementation; Lmod is often considered more feature-rich and robust for complex hierarchies.
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