mdolab/pyoptsparse

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pyOptSparse is an object-oriented framework for formulating and solving nonlinear constrained optimization problems in an efficient, reusable, and portable manner.

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Dominant language: Python
License: LGPL-3.0
Last GitHub push: Sep 2, 2026
Latest indexed: Sep 19, 2026
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SNOPT Module Compilation and OpenMDAO build_pyoptsparse deprecation Open

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mdolab/pyoptsparse#473 · 10 comments · Opened Jan 8, 2026
Consider allowing CI to always run the private layer Open

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mdolab/pyoptsparse#460 · 1 reaction · Opened Oct 3, 2025
Consider replacing `sqlitedict` Open

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mdolab/pyoptsparse#449 · 2 comments · Opened Aug 15, 2025
NSGA2 cannot be run more than once in the same process Open

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mdolab/pyoptsparse#448 · Opened Aug 1, 2025
SNOPT Installation Documentation Open

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mdolab/pyoptsparse#447 · 1 comment · Opened Jul 31, 2025
Switch to better version management with Python Open

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mdolab/pyoptsparse#446 · 4 comments · Opened Jul 28, 2025
Support calculation of only active constraint derivatives Open

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mdolab/pyoptsparse#439 · 2 comments · Opened Apr 18, 2025
Turn SNOPT restart dict into a class object Open

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mdolab/pyoptsparse#405 · Opened Jun 2, 2024
Non-linear Sparse Constraint Jacobians Open

documentation

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mdolab/pyoptsparse#377 · 5 comments · 1 reaction · Opened Jan 24, 2024
`import pyoptsparse` hangs (on local machine) when using a vpn Open

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mdolab/pyoptsparse#355 · 11 comments · Opened Aug 30, 2023
Update ParOpt Interface Open

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mdolab/pyoptsparse#353 · 2 assignees · Opened Aug 24, 2023
Consider updating SLSQP to a modern and maintained implementation Open

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mdolab/pyoptsparse#303 · 7 comments · Opened Jun 4, 2022
Store the optimal information in the history file Open

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mdolab/pyoptsparse#283 · 5 comments · Opened Feb 25, 2022
`isMajor` not returned for non-major iterations using getValues Open

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mdolab/pyoptsparse#269 · 1 comment · Opened Jul 19, 2021
`getValues` with `allowSens=True` does not work without specifying `names`. Open

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mdolab/pyoptsparse#259 · 1 comment · Opened May 18, 2021
Add more test coverage Open

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mdolab/pyoptsparse#256 · Opened May 13, 2021
`getValues` does not return all values with `major=False` Open

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mdolab/pyoptsparse#250 · Opened May 5, 2021
Verify call counters and timings in Optimization object Open

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mdolab/pyoptsparse#245 · 2 comments · Opened Apr 29, 2021
Improve printing of optimization and solution objects Open

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mdolab/pyoptsparse#244 · 1 comment · Opened Apr 29, 2021
Implement a method to check derivatives Open

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mdolab/pyoptsparse#228 · 1 comment · Opened Apr 5, 2021
Provide decorators for skipping code if an optimizer is not available Open

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mdolab/pyoptsparse#224 · 3 comments · Opened Apr 1, 2021
Refactor optimizer wrappers Open

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mdolab/pyoptsparse#220 · Opened Mar 20, 2021
Improve temp file usage in History class Open

maintenance

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mdolab/pyoptsparse#218 · Opened Mar 20, 2021
Clearly document the fail flags Open

documentation

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mdolab/pyoptsparse#207 · 1 comment · Opened Feb 25, 2021
Make wheels available on PyPI Open

installation

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mdolab/pyoptsparse#191 · 13 comments · 2 reactions · Opened Dec 5, 2020
IPOPT: getting major iterations info Open

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mdolab/pyoptsparse#180 · 9 comments · 1 assignee · Opened Oct 26, 2020
Check handling of scalar funcs output Open

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mdolab/pyoptsparse#151 · 1 comment · Opened Aug 11, 2020
Make scalar constraints and variables consistent Open

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mdolab/pyoptsparse#150 · 1 comment · Opened Aug 11, 2020
Improve linear constraint handling in History class Open

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mdolab/pyoptsparse#143 · 1 comment · Opened Jul 24, 2020
Explain how linear constraints are handled Open

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mdolab/pyoptsparse#141 · 1 comment · Opened Jul 21, 2020
Add function to check linear-feasibility of any point Open

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mdolab/pyoptsparse#127 · 1 comment · Opened Jun 17, 2020
New option for hotstart to re-evaluate function if the fail flag is set to True Open

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mdolab/pyoptsparse#120 · 1 comment · Opened Jun 4, 2020
Set fail flag to True if `funcs` or `funcsSens` contain `nan` or `inf` values Open

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mdolab/pyoptsparse#110 · 1 comment · Opened May 27, 2020

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