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spyder · v6.1.7 • auto-updates
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Scientific Python IDE
brew install --cask spyder 99
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Trust Score 7/10
✓ Open source (MIT) +3
✗ Active development +0
✓ Licensed +1
✓ Auto-updates +1
✓ Not deprecated +1
✓ Established (>1yr) +1
✗ Low installs +0
Version History
v6.1.71mo ago6.1.6→6.1.7
2mo ago6.1.5→6.1.6
3mo ago6.1.4→6.1.5
5mo ago6.1.3→6.1.4
Review
Mar 10, 2026Spyder is a powerful scientific Python IDE designed for data analysis and visualization. It integrates seamlessly with tools like matplotlib, IPython, and numpy, making it ideal for researchers and data scientists.
Spyder provides a comprehensive integrated development environment for scientific computing in Python.
Maturity: The project is highly mature with active development and a strong open-source community.
Community: Hacker News and Reddit discussions highlight Spyder's popularity and utility, though some users inquire about compatibility with newer hardware.
Pros
- + Fully featured scientific IDE with robust Python integration
- + Open-source and actively maintained
- + Cross-platform compatibility
Cons
- - Steep learning curve for new users
- - Potential performance issues on older systems
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