yacas ☆

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Description:
General purpose computer algebra system

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: mathematics cas symbolic-computation algebra scientific-computing

Install: brew install yacas

About:
Yacas is a general-purpose computer algebra system designed for symbolic and numerical mathematical computations. It provides a powerful scripting language for tasks ranging from simple algebra to complex calculus and programming. Its main value proposition is offering a lightweight, open-source alternative to commercial CAS tools for research and education.

Key Features:

Symbolic manipulation of mathematical expressions
Arbitrary precision arithmetic
Extensive library of built-in mathematical functions
Cross-platform availability (Linux, Windows, macOS)
Interactive command-line interface

Use Cases:

Academic research and education in mathematics
Symbolic derivation of mathematical formulas
Algorithm development and testing
Verification of mathematical proofs

Alternatives:

Maxima – Maxima is a more feature-rich and widely used CAS, while Yacas aims for a smaller footprint and simpler scripting.
SageMath – SageMath is a comprehensive system that integrates many open-source math tools, whereas Yacas is a standalone system.
Mathematica – Mathematica is a commercial, proprietary system with a vast ecosystem, while Yacas is free and open-source.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 11, 2025 7:28pm		0	VERSION_BUMP	7c866f25