maxima ☆

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Description:
Computer algebra system

Type: Formula | Latest Version: 5.48.1@3 | Tracked Since: Dec 18, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: mathematics cas symbolic-computation scientific-computing algebra

Install: brew install maxima

About:
Maxima is a powerful computer algebra system based on a complete symbolic and numeric computation engine. It excels at manipulating mathematical expressions, solving equations, and performing calculus operations. It is widely used for symbolic computation, algorithm development, and mathematical research.

Key Features:

Symbolic and numeric computation
Extensive library of mathematical functions
Advanced equation solving and calculus
Customizable programming language
Interactive command-line interface

Use Cases:

Mathematical research and education
Engineering calculations and modeling
Algorithm development for scientific computing

Alternatives:

SageMath – Broader ecosystem integrating many open-source math tools, while Maxima is a standalone CAS
Mathematica – Commercial alternative with a unified notebook interface and extensive visualization

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Dec 18, 2025 11:09am	5.48.1	3	VERSION_BUMP	0e376718
Oct 27, 2025 9:49pm		3	VERSION_BUMP	6f7dccf0
Sep 18, 2025 8:04am		1	VERSION_BUMP	62dbdcf5
Sep 18, 2025 6:51am		1	VERSION_BUMP	6ae8d9f7
Dec 29, 2024 9:23pm		17	VERSION_BUMP	0e09a579
Dec 29, 2024 3:40pm		17	VERSION_BUMP	aef9b1c6
Oct 31, 2024 5:14am		15	VERSION_BUMP	30321eb4
Oct 3, 2024 4:31am		14	VERSION_BUMP	6bb22d19