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Homebrew is the preferred method for installing LROSE on a Mac. The formula contains all the necessary dependencies and build instructions.

Linux Binary Installation

Binary installers are available for most current Linux distributions. A list of supported versions is provided below.

Linux Build Options

Source Installation

Source compilation can be accomplished on Linux or Mac. It is best performed Icon Icon using a supplied Python script. All dependencies should be installed prior to building lrose-core. Users may want to do source build to install in a non-stadard location


Previous LROSE versions are provided here:

  • Click here for installation of stable "Jade" Release (released in 2023)
  • Click here for installation of stable "Topaz" Release (released in 2022)
  • Click here for installation of stable "Elle" Release (released in 2021)
  • Click here for installation of stable "Cyclone" Release (released in 2019)
  • Click here for installation of stable "Blaze" Release (released in 2018)