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psychopy · v2026.1.3
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Create experiments in behavioral science
brew install --cask psychopy 55
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Trust Score 8/10
✓ Open source (GPL-3.0) +3
✓ Active development +2
✓ Licensed +1
✗ No auto-updates +0
✓ Not deprecated +1
✓ Established (>1yr) +1
✗ Low installs +0
Version History
v2026.1.39d ago2026.1.1→2026.1.3
Review
Mar 10, 2026PsychoPy is a powerful tool for creating and running experiments in behavioral science, offering a Python-based framework with a user-friendly GUI. It enables researchers and educators to design custom psychological and neuroscience studies efficiently.
Creates and runs experiments in psychology and neuroscience.
Maturity: The project is well-established with active development and a strong community presence.
Community: PsychoPy has been mentioned a few times on Hacker News but lacks recent or significant community discussion.
Pros
- + Open-source under GPL-3.0 license
- + Python-based for flexibility and customization
- + User-friendly GUI for accessible experiment design
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Some users report issues with packaging and stereo display modes
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