wxmaxima ☆
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Description:
Cross platform GUI for Maxima
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 25.04.0@0  |  Tracked Since: Oct 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: mathematics cas scientific-computing gui education
Install: brew install wxmaxima
About:
wxMaxima is a graphical user interface for the computer algebra system Maxima. It provides a document-based interface where users can create structured worksheets containing calculations, plots, and formatted text. The tool simplifies complex mathematical computations by offering an intuitive environment for symbolic and numeric math.
Key Features:
  • Interactive worksheet interface for organizing calculations
  • 2D and 3D plotting capabilities with interactive controls
  • Syntax highlighting and auto-completion for Maxima commands
  • Export to LaTeX, HTML, and other formats for documentation
Use Cases:
  • Academic research and teaching of mathematics and physics
  • Engineering calculations and symbolic problem solving
  • Data analysis and mathematical modeling
Alternatives:
  • Jupyter Notebook – General-purpose notebook environment, less specialized for symbolic math
  • SageMath – Full CAS environment with built-in notebook interface
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Jan 2, 2026 3:43pm 0 REVISION_ONLY 677ec8f3
Dec 27, 2025 7:55pm 1 REVISION_ONLY c43e4c8c
Oct 28, 2025 12:53am 1 VERSION_BUMP 0cb66b15
Sep 18, 2025 11:59am 1 VERSION_BUMP 1b7b4d52
Sep 18, 2025 8:52am 1 VERSION_BUMP 0fff463b
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