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Decision brief
Dragonfly is an open-source Python library that specializes in scalable Bayesian optimization
Good fit when
- When dealing with large-scale problems where traditional optimization methods may not be efficient enough.
- For tasks requiring robust handling of noisy data, as Dragonfly's approach to Bayesian optimization includes stochastic algorithms designed for such scenarios.
Avoid when
- If the problem at hand can be effectively managed by simpler or more lightweight optimization tools; Dragonfly’s strength lies in scalability and complex scenario management.
- In environments where Python or extensive dependencies are not desirable, as installing and running Dragonfly requires specific setup including gfortran for certain operations.
- Pricing:
- freemium - Available under the MIT License, free to use but does require attention to licensing when redistributing derivative works.
- Requirements:
- Installation requires Python and gfortran.; Additional dependencies can be installed via the `pip` package manager.
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Maintenance and security
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- Not a fork · Organization account
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- Security (OSV)
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Install
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Overview
Provides APIs and command-line utilities to perform Bayesian optimisation suitable for large-scale problems.
Capability facts
- Languages
- python
Source: github.language · Sep 30, 2026
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Compatibility
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Source: README excerpt (regex_v1, Sep 30, 2026)
$ sudo apt-get install python-dev python3-dev gfortran # On Ubuntu/DebianSource link
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README
Installation See here for detailed instructions on installing Dragonfly and its dependencies. Quick Installation: If you have done this kind of thing before, you should be able to install Dragonfly via . Testing the Installation : You can import Dragonfly in python to test if it...
For agents
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