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miniforge · v26.7.2-0 • auto-updates
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Minimal installer for conda specific to conda-forge
brew install --cask miniforge Note: Please run the following to setup your shell:
conda init "$(basename "${SHELL}")"
Conflicts with: miniconda
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Trust Score 5/10
✗ Open source (NOASSERTION) +0
✗ Active development +0
✓ Licensed +1
✓ Auto-updates +1
✓ Not deprecated +1
✓ Established (>1yr) +1
✓ Popular (>1K installs/mo) +1
Version History
v26.7.2-01mo ago26.5.3-0→26.7.2-0
1mo ago26.3.2-3→26.5.3-0
4mo ago26.3.2-2→26.3.2-3
5mo ago26.3.2-0→26.3.2-2
5mo ago26.1.1-3→26.3.2-0
5mo ago26.1.0-0→26.1.1-3
Review
Mar 10, 2026Miniforge is a minimal installer for conda, specifically tailored for conda-forge, offering a streamlined way to access packages without the overhead of a full conda installation. It's ideal for users needing conda-forge packages without managing the broader conda ecosystem.
Miniforge installs conda from conda-forge in a lightweight manner.
Maturity: The project is mature with active development and a strong community presence.
Community: There is moderate discussion on Reddit and Hacker News, indicating relevant but niche interest.
Pros
- + Minimal and focused installation for conda-forge users
- + Active community and regular updates
- + Auto-update feature keeps the installation current
Cons
- - May lack some features of the full conda distribution
- - Primarily suited for a specific user base
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