Snappy
SnapPy is a computer algebra system for studying the topology and geometry of 3-manifolds, particularly knots and links in three-dimensional space. It is used by mathematicians and topology researchers to compute invariants, visualize manifolds, and solve problems in low-dimensional topology. The app provides both a graphical user interface for interactive exploration and a Python-based scripting interface for batch computations. SnapPy is free and open-source, maintained by the Department of Mathematics at the University of Illinois Chicago.
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1 suggestionSnapPy has a native Apple Silicon build available. The latest version (3.3.2, released March 2026) includes native support, so download the current SnapPy.dmg from the official installation page at snappy.computop.org and copy SnapPy.app to your Applications folder as normal — the installer will serve the native build on M-series Macs. If you are running an older version of SnapPy installed before native Apple Silicon support was added, simply replacing it with the latest download will give you the native build and better performance. No special steps or beta channels are required.
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