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Spack

Spack is a package manager designed for flexibility and support for multiple versions, configurations, platforms, and compilers, making it especially useful in High Performance Computing (HPC) environments. It automates the process of installing and managing dependencies, enabling users to build complex software stacks with fine-grained control over their components. Spack supports a variety of platforms, including Linux, macOS, and supercomputers, along with compilers like GCC, Clang, and Intel. Its key features include multi-version support, compiler support, platform support, and automatic dependency management.

Visit the following resources to learn more:

• @official@Spack
• @opensource@spack
• @video@Tutorials 2025: Spack, Part 1 (Basics, Environments, Configuration)