NEST (software)
| NEST (Neural Simulation Tool) | |
|---|---|
| Original author(s) | Markus Diesmann, Marc-Oliver Gewaltig, Abigail Morrison, Hans Ekkehard Plesser |
| Developer(s) | The NEST Initiative |
| Initial release | 1 August 2004 |
| Stable release | 3.3
/ 22 March 2023 |
| Repository | github |
| Written in | C++, Python, Cython |
| Operating system | cross-platform |
| Available in | English |
| Type | Computational Neuroscience |
| License | GPLv2+ |
| Website | www |
NEST is a simulation software for spiking neural network models, including large-scale neuronal networks. NEST was initially developed by Markus Diesmann and Marc-Oliver Gewaltig and is now developed and maintained by the NEST Initiative.