firebird
firebird-emu · v1.6
TI Nspire calculator emulator
brew install --cask firebird-emu Trust Score 6/10
Review
Mar 10, 2026Firebird is a TI Nspire calculator emulator that allows users to run TI Nspire calculator software on their macOS devices. It is an open-source project with active community support, making it a valuable tool for students and educators who need to use TI Nspire calculators but prefer a digital environment.
Emulates TI Nspire calculators on macOS.
Maturity: The project is mature with active development and a strong community, though it has some open issues that need addressing.
Community: Community sentiment is mixed, with some users praising its functionality and others expressing frustration with specific bugs. There is confusion due to the same name as the Firebird database project.
Pros
- + Open-source and free to use
- + Supports multiple platforms, including macOS
- + Active community and regular updates
- + Educational tool for students and educators
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Some open bugs and issues
- - Confusion with the Firebird database project
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