num-utils ☆
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Description:
Programs for dealing with numbers from the command-line
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: cli math utilities calculator conversion
Install: brew install num-utils
About:
NumUtils is a suite of command-line utilities for manipulating numbers in various formats. It provides tools for arithmetic operations, base conversions, and data extraction from text streams. This package is ideal for shell scripting and quick numerical calculations without needing a full programming environment.
Key Features:
  • Perform floating-point arithmetic
  • Convert between number bases (hex, octal, binary)
  • Extract numbers from text input
  • Handle unit conversions
Use Cases:
  • Calculating percentages or averages in shell scripts
  • Converting hexadecimal memory addresses to decimal
  • Parsing numerical data from log files
Alternatives:
  • bc – bc is a standard calculator utility, whereas NumUtils offers a collection of specialized tools for different number manipulation tasks.
  • awk – awk is a general-purpose text processing language that can handle math, while NumUtils provides dedicated, simpler CLI tools specifically for numbers.
Version History
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Sep 12, 2024 11:38am 0 VERSION_BUMP 76f22e4f
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