The short version
Scientific calculation language with physical units; praised for easy custom-unit definitions.
From the HackerLinks archive
Numbat
Scientific calculation language with physical units; praised for easy custom-unit definitions.
At a glance:
First seen:2026-10-26
Last seen:2026-10-26
Times seen:1
Website:numbat.dev
Why it caught our attention
A user explains a concrete reason for switching: custom units help prevent calculation mistakes.
Where it surfaced on Hacker News
2026-10-26
“However after surveying the options a while back I switched to numbat. The main advantage is that it's easy to define your own units on the fly.”
faldor20 · recommendation · first hand use
Direct HN comment
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