mambaforge ☆
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Description:
Minimal installer for conda with preinstalled support for Mamba
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 24.3.0-0@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: python conda mamba package-manager data-science environments
Install: brew install --cask mambaforge
About:
Mambaforge is a minimal installer for the Conda package manager that defaults to the conda-forge channel and comes with Mamba preinstalled. Mamba is a high-performance drop-in replacement for Conda, written in C++, that significantly speeds up dependency resolution and package downloads. This distribution provides an efficient environment for managing complex Python and data science projects.
Key Features:
  • Preinstalled Mamba for fast, parallel dependency resolution
  • Minimal installer size for quick setup
  • Defaults to the trusted conda-forge ecosystem
  • Fully compatible with existing Conda environments and commands
Use Cases:
  • Accelerating data science and machine learning environment setup
  • Managing complex Python project dependencies efficiently
  • Creating lightweight, reproducible development environments
Alternatives:
  • Miniconda – Miniconda includes only Conda; Mambaforge adds Mamba for significantly faster performance.
  • Anaconda – Anaconda is a large distribution with many preinstalled packages; Mambaforge is a minimal installer focused on speed and flexibility.
Version History
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Jan 17, 2024 8:38am 23.11.0-0 0 VERSION_BUMP 93c3329c
Sep 4, 2023 11:09am 23.3.1-1 0 VERSION_BUMP d116a06d
Jul 2, 2023 9:17am 23.1.0-3 0 VERSION_BUMP f93a6300
Apr 3, 2023 12:44am 23.1.0-1 0 VERSION_BUMP 39797c96
Mar 29, 2023 6:38pm 23.1.0-0 0 VERSION_BUMP 7411d408
Mar 19, 2023 5:19am 22.11.1-4 0 VERSION_BUMP 6b0b5d72
Mar 18, 2023 4:35am 22.11.1-4 0 VERSION_BUMP 40d6411d
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