Maxima is an open-source computer algebra system. It consists of a powerful symbolic calculation engine, programmed in Lisp language.

It allows the manipulation of both numeric and symbolic expressions. It includes a wide range of functionalities, such as integration, derivation, or matrix calculations. It produces high-precision results and allows graphing of two- and three-dimensional functions.

Maxima works by introducing commands in console mode, but it also includes the graphical interfaces xMaxima and wxMaxima to facilitate its use. It is compatible with Windows, Linux, and MacOS X, but it can also be compiled for most operating systems.

• Licenses:
  • GPL
• Website
• Website (Spanish)
• Installation guides:
  • Installation Instructions for the Complete Maxima Package (web)
  • Installation of graphical interface only (wxMaxima) (video)
• Tutorials:
  • Introduction to Maxima in Spanish (video)
  • First Steps with Maxima (video)
  • Graph Generation with Maxima (video)
• Source code
• Additional links:
  • Official Maxima documentation (translated into Spanish) (web)
  • Brief manual (can be opened with xMaxima browser) (web)
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• Last updated: 28/04/2021