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Description:
Multi-agent programmable modelling environment
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 7.0.3@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @NetLogo  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Other
Tags: simulation modeling education research agent-based science
Install: brew install --cask netlogo
About:
NetLogo is a cross-platform multi-agent programmable modeling environment. It is used by students, educators, and researchers to simulate natural and social phenomena. The platform allows for exploration of complex systems through interactive models that can be customized and extended.
Key Features:
  • Agent-based modeling environment
  • Turtle, patch, and link agents
  • Integrated BehaviorSpace for experiment management
  • Extensive library of sample models
  • Turtle-based programming language
Use Cases:
  • Simulating biological systems and ecosystems
  • Teaching complex systems and computational thinking
  • Modeling social dynamics and economic systems
  • Researching traffic flow and urban planning
Alternatives:
  • Repast Suite – More enterprise-focused with steeper learning curve
  • Mesa – Python-based framework requiring programming expertise
  • AnyLogic – Commercial software with advanced features but costly
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Sep 10, 2025 10:35am 7.0.0 0 VERSION_BUMP b36b475c
Aug 5, 2025 2:21pm 6.4.0 0 VERSION_BUMP 4e49817d