miniconda ☆
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Description:
Minimal installer for conda
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: py313_25.11.1-1@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 21, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @AnacondaInc  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: python package-manager environment-manager data-science conda
Install: brew install --cask miniconda
About:
Miniconda is a minimal, bootstrap version of the Anaconda distribution, providing the conda package and environment manager without the pre-installed scientific packages. It allows users to create isolated Python environments and install packages from the conda repositories, making it ideal for managing project-specific dependencies. Its lightweight nature makes it a preferred choice for users who want the power of conda without the bulk of the full Anaconda installer.
Key Features:
  • Minimal installer for the conda package manager
  • Creates isolated Python environments to manage dependencies
  • Installs packages from the conda and PyPI repositories
  • Cross-platform support (macOS, Linux, Windows)
Use Cases:
  • Setting up reproducible data science or machine learning project environments
  • Managing Python package dependencies for software development without system-wide installs
Alternatives:
  • anaconda – Full distribution with many pre-installed scientific packages, much larger download.
  • virtualenv – Python-only environment manager, does not handle non-Python binary dependencies like conda.
Version History
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Jan 6, 2026 4:20pm py313_25.11.1-1 0 VERSION_BUMP fb92485c
Dec 21, 2025 11:04am py313_25.9.1-3 0 VERSION_BUMP 0395c475
Aug 25, 2025 10:22pm py313_25.7.0-2 0 VERSION_BUMP 463a72a7
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