Install NEST

Install a pre-built NEST package using

• Docker (cross-platform) (Includes NESTML)

• conda-forge (Linux/macOS)

• Ubuntu PPA (Linux)

• Homebrew (macOS)

• Options for Windows users

Source install

If you want to do development with NEST

• Install NEST from source

Try NEST installation-free

With the JupyterHub service from EBRAINS, you can try out NEST (and many other tools) directly in your browser.

• For more info see our guide to running Jupyter notebooks on EBRAINS

Install related tools

A graphical user interface, ideal for learning and teaching concepts regarding neural networks in classrooms and workshops.

• NEST Desktop documentation

• Install docker container with NEST + NEST Desktop

Install the NEST modeling language to create and customize models

• NESTML documentation

• Install docker container for NEST + NESTML

Configure HPC systems

Find out how to set up and optimize HPC systems for NEST

• Optimize performance of HPC Systems

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If installation didn’t work, see the troubleshooting section.