openbci ☆
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Description:
Connect to OpenBCI hardware, visualise and stream physiological data
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 6.0.0,beta.1@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @OpenBCI  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Other
Tags: neurotech bci eeg biosensing research hardware
Install: brew install --cask openbci
About:
OpenBCI is a comprehensive software suite for interfacing with OpenBCI biosensing hardware. It enables real-time visualization, processing, and streaming of physiological data such as EEG and EMG. The platform serves as a central hub for brain-computer interface development and neurotechnology research.
Key Features:
  • Real-time data visualization and signal processing
  • Support for multiple OpenBCI hardware boards (Cyton, Ganglion, Galea)
  • Built-in data streaming and recording capabilities
  • Extensible plugin architecture for custom analysis
  • Cross-platform compatibility
Use Cases:
  • Brain-computer interface (BCI) research and development
  • Neurofeedback training and therapy applications
  • Bio-signal acquisition for academic research
  • Wearable health monitoring prototyping
Alternatives:
  • LabStreamingLayer (LSL) – More focused on data synchronization across devices rather than direct hardware control
  • MNE-Python – Python-based analysis library, lacks direct OpenBCI hardware integration and GUI
  • NeuroTechX – Community platform with software tools, less comprehensive than OpenBCI's official suite
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Sep 15, 2025 12:45pm 6.0.0,beta.1 0 VERSION_BUMP cfdc2724
Jul 27, 2024 7:50pm 5.2.2,2023-08-25_23-54-44 0 VERSION_BUMP f3648705
Nov 11, 2022 11:40pm 5.1.0,2022-11-11_20-28-35 0 VERSION_BUMP 7d3f57a1
Oct 20, 2022 3:50am 5.1.0,2022-05-27_17-35-19 0 VERSION_BUMP ab2e63fd
Jun 10, 2022 5:23am 5.1.0,2022-05-27_17-35-19 0 VERSION_BUMP a74ec758
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