psychopy ☆
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Description:
Create experiments in behavioral science
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 2025.2.4@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @PsychoPy  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Other
Tags: psychology science research experiment neuroscience
Install: brew install --cask psychopy
About:
PsychoPy is an open-source software package for running experiments in psychology, neuroscience, and psychophysics. It combines the ease of a graphical interface (Builder) with the flexibility of the Python programming language (Coder). This tool enables precise control over stimulus presentation and data collection for academic research.
Key Features:
  • Graphical user interface (Builder) for creating experiments without coding
  • Python-based scripting (Coder) for advanced customization and control
  • High-precision timing for reliable stimulus presentation
  • Capability to run experiments online via HTML5/JavaScript
Use Cases:
  • Designing and running cognitive psychology experiments
  • Conducting neuroscience and psychophysics research
  • Collecting behavioral data in academic studies
Alternatives:
  • Psychtoolbox – Lower-level MATLAB/Octave toolbox offering maximum timing precision, but requires more programming expertise
  • OpenSesame – Python-based GUI experiment builder, similar to PsychoPy's Builder component
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Jan 9, 2026 1:42pm 2025.2.4 0 VERSION_BUMP a0c08d99
Aug 8, 2025 1:10pm 2025.2.0 0 VERSION_BUMP 9001ac2e
Aug 13, 2024 1:20pm 2024.2.1 0 VERSION_BUMP 9d7869ea
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