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Description:
Computer algebra system for polynomial computations

Type: Formula | Latest Version: 4.4.1p5@1 | Tracked Since: Nov 25, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: mathematics computer-algebra polynomials algebraic-geometry scientific-computing

Install: brew install singular

About:
Singular is a computer algebra system specialized for polynomial computations, ideal for algebraic geometry and commutative algebra research. It offers a rich set of tools for polynomial factorization, Gröbner basis computation, and symbolic manipulation. Its powerful scripting language and specialized libraries make it a standard tool for solving complex mathematical problems.

Key Features:

High-performance polynomial arithmetic and factorization
Comprehensive algorithms for Gröbner bases and ideal computations
Specialized libraries for algebraic geometry and number theory
Extensible scripting language for custom mathematical routines

Use Cases:

Research in computational algebraic geometry
Solving systems of polynomial equations
Teaching advanced abstract algebra concepts
Algorithm development for commutative algebra

Alternatives:

Macaulay2 – Focuses more on algebraic geometry, while Singular is often preferred for commutative algebra and local fields.
Mathematica – A general-purpose CAS with a proprietary license, whereas Singular is open-source and specialized for polynomials.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Nov 25, 2025 6:48pm	4.4.1p5	1	VERSION_BUMP	de1084b5
Nov 11, 2025 5:23pm	4.4.1p5	0	VERSION_BUMP	fa86523a
Nov 7, 2025 9:19pm	4.4.1p4	1	VERSION_BUMP	5b4eec02
Oct 12, 2025 10:26am	4.4.1p4	0	VERSION_BUMP	521f3ded
Sep 15, 2025 10:42am	4.4.1p3	0	VERSION_BUMP	7de86a48
Nov 19, 2024 2:05pm	4.4.0p7	0	VERSION_BUMP	c10472ae
Nov 19, 2024 1:11pm	4.4.0p7	0	VERSION_BUMP	921797b6
Sep 13, 2024 11:51pm	4.4.0p5	0	VERSION_BUMP	43dc8609