pari ☆

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Description:
Computer algebra system designed for fast computations in number theory

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Other

Tags: mathematics number-theory cas scientific-computing algebra

Install: brew install pari

About:
PARI/GP is a computer algebra system focused on number theory, providing a high-level language for computational mathematics. It excels at manipulating complex numbers, polynomials, matrices, and algebraic numbers with specialized tools for advanced arithmetic. Its primary value is delivering highly optimized algorithms for tasks like elliptic curves, modular forms, and class field theory.

Key Features:

Specialized algorithms for number theory and algebraic geometry
Interactive command-line interface (GP) for rapid prototyping
High-precision arithmetic support
Extensive library of C functions for custom development

Use Cases:

Research in number theory and arithmetic geometry
Cryptographic analysis and algorithm testing
Educational tool for advanced mathematics courses

Alternatives:

SageMath – SageMath is a broader ecosystem integrating many open-source tools, while PARI/GP is a specialized, standalone CAS focused on number theory.
Magma – Magma is a proprietary commercial system with similar focus but requires a paid license, whereas PARI/GP is free and open source.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 10, 2025 11:51pm		0	VERSION_BUMP	060338c2
Sep 30, 2024 11:32am		0	VERSION_BUMP	b83ff371