lp_solve ☆

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Description:
Mixed integer linear programming solver

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: optimization linear-programming mathematics solver cli

Install: brew install lp_solve

About:
LpSolve is a comprehensive command-line tool and library for solving linear, integer, and mixed-integer linear programming problems. It provides a robust and efficient implementation of the Simplex algorithm, enabling users to optimize complex resource allocation and decision-making scenarios. This package makes its powerful solving capabilities readily available for developers and data scientists on macOS.

Key Features:

Solves linear, integer, and mixed-integer programming problems
Includes both a command-line interface and a C library
Efficient implementation of the Simplex algorithm
Supports a wide range of constraint types

Use Cases:

Optimizing supply chain logistics and vehicle routing
Financial portfolio optimization and risk management
Production scheduling and resource allocation in manufacturing

Alternatives:

glpk – GNU Linear Programming Kit, a powerful open-source alternative with similar capabilities.
cplex – A high-performance commercial solver from IBM, often faster for very large-scale problems.

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