ocaml-num ☆

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Description:
OCaml legacy Num library for arbitrary-precision arithmetic

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: ocaml library arithmetic legacy mathematics

Install: brew install ocaml-num

About:
The OCaml Num library provides core support for arbitrary-precision arithmetic, enabling precise calculations with integers and rational numbers that exceed standard machine word sizes. Although superseded by the Zarith library in modern OCaml, it remains a crucial dependency for legacy codebases and older packages requiring robust mathematical operations.

Key Features:

Arbitrary-precision integers (Big_int)
Arbitrary-precision rational numbers (Ratio)
Compatibility layer for legacy OCaml code
Standalone library independent of the main OCaml runtime

Use Cases:

Maintaining and building legacy OCaml projects that depend on the Num library
Performing cryptographic calculations requiring large integer arithmetic
Scientific computing applications needing high-precision rational numbers

Alternatives:

Zarith – The modern standard for arbitrary-precision arithmetic in OCaml, offering better performance and native integration.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 16, 2025 8:24am		3	VERSION_BUMP	efb16a4a