mlx-c ☆
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Description:
C API for MLX
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Jan 25, 2026
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Ai ml
Tags: machine-learning c-api gpu-computing numerical-computing array-framework
Install: brew install mlx-c
About:
mlx-c provides a C-language API for the MLX array framework, enabling high-performance numerical computing and machine learning operations. It allows developers to leverage MLX's capabilities for CPU and GPU acceleration directly from C or C++ projects. Its main value is bridging efficient array computation in C with modern ML frameworks.
Key Features:
  • C API for MLX array framework
  • CPU and GPU acceleration support
  • High-performance numerical computing
  • Interoperability with C/C++ projects
  • Foundation for language bindings
Use Cases:
  • Building machine learning libraries in C/C++
  • Creating language bindings for MLX in other programming languages
  • Integrating MLX's compute capabilities into existing C/C++ applications
Alternatives:
  • PyTorch C++ API – Full-featured ML framework with C++ API, whereas mlx-c is a lighter C interface specifically for the MLX backend.
  • ArrayFire – General-purpose GPU array library with C API, while mlx-c is tailored for the MLX ecosystem.
Version History
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Mar 20, 2026 1:00pm 0 REVISION_ONLY e13faad3
Mar 1, 2026 12:44pm 1 REVISION_ONLY 4bf79cdb
Feb 6, 2026 6:30pm 0 REVISION_ONLY 7d0a3985
Feb 5, 2026 8:25am 1 REVISION_ONLY 00081eb3
Jan 25, 2026 3:59pm 0 META 33400e2d
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