Metaheuristic Optimization ML Frameworks

Implementations of nature-inspired and heuristic algorithms (genetic algorithms, simulated annealing, ant colony optimization, particle swarm optimization) applied to combinatorial optimization problems like TSP, VRP, and assignment problems. Does NOT include general machine learning frameworks, deep learning, or reinforcement learning approaches.

There are 46 metaheuristic optimization frameworks tracked. The highest-rated is pdrm83/py2opt at 47/100 with 34 stars and 193 monthly downloads.

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#	Framework	Score	Tier	Stars	Language
1	pdrm83/py2opt How to solve the traveling salesman problem with the 2-opt algorithm, a fast...	47	Emerging	34	Python
2	aimclub/SAMPO Open-source framework for adaptive manufacturing processes scheduling	42	Emerging	34	Jupyter Notebook
3	yining043/TSP-improve An improvement-based Deep Reinforcement Learning Algorithm presented in...	38	Emerging	101	Jupyter Notebook
4	albert-espin/knapsack-packing Evolutionary Algorithm for the 2D Packing Problem combined with the 0/1...	36	Emerging	61	Python
5	rithinch/pareto-optimal-student-supervisor-allocation 🎓An AI tool to assist universities with optimal allocation of students to...	31	Emerging	23	Python
6	Sinclert/Heuristics-TSP Travelling Salesman Problem solution 🚚	31	Emerging	10	Java
7	kennethleungty/Simulated-Annealing-Feature-Selection Feature Selection using Simulated Annealing	30	Emerging	11	Jupyter Notebook
8	arjun-krishna/TSP Ant Colony Optimization and Simulated Annealing implemented in C++ for...	28	Experimental	7	C++
9	mhrimaz/KnapsackFX Solving Knapsack 0/1 problem with various Local Search algorithms like Hill...	28	Experimental	28	Java
10	UmbertoJr/ML-Constructive ML-Constructive is a deep learning based constructive heuristic for the...	28	Experimental	11	Python
11	ashishpatel26/Amazing-Collection-Vehicle-Routing-Problem Amazing Collection Vehicle Routing Problem	28	Experimental	50	—
12	sunsided/maze-evolution Maze solving using genetic programming in C#	25	Experimental	4	C#
13	ngdthanh2000/genetic-vrp Ever wondered how logistic service providers determine a set of rules for...	25	Experimental	5	Python
14	ByteCodeBros/einstein-challenge Genetic algorithm developed to solve Einstein's Challenge, a complex logic...	24	Experimental	2	Python
15	sondosaabed/Round-Table-Seating-Arrangement-Metaheuristic Round table arrangemnet solution using Genetic Algorithm, Simulated...	24	Experimental	4	Jupyter Notebook
16	mohammadgorji/traveling-salesman-problem Solving traveling salesman problem for 48 US states using genetic and...	23	Experimental	2	Python
17	yammadev/aco-tsp Solving Travelling Salesman Problem using Ant Colony Optimization	22	Experimental	9	Jupyter Notebook
18	joao-a-simoes/hybrid-genetic-algorithm-tsp Hybrid Genetic Algorithm for TSP combining ERX crossover, adaptive mutation,...	22	Experimental	—	Jupyter Notebook
19	rogue-agent1/simulated-annealing-impl-py Simulated annealing for combinatorial optimization	22	Experimental	—	Python
20	virbahu/route-optimization-ml ML-enhanced vehicle route optimization with historical pattern learning	22	Experimental	—	Python
21	sleepymalc/Travel-the-Same-Path Travel the Same Path: A TSP Solving Strategy.	22	Experimental	7	—
22	oakayasaroglu/traveller_salesman_genetic_algorithm Solution of traveller salesman problem with using genetic algorithm, pandas,...	22	Experimental	1	Jupyter Notebook
23	xyfffff/rethink_mcts_for_tsp [ICML'24 Oral] Rethinking Post-Hoc Search-Based Neural Approaches for...	21	Experimental	41	C
24	viniciusfinger/genetic-cargo Optimize your truck loading process with a genetic algorithm designed to...	19	Experimental	9	Python
25	schmittjoaopedro/aco-vrp-framework Various implementations of heuristics for the VRP problems	19	Experimental	9	Java
26	CaastOS/3dknapsacksolver Visualization of the algorithms needed to solve three-dimensional knapsack problems.	18	Experimental	8	Java
27	Shriya-20/AI_Driven_Parcel_Delivery_Optimization Parcel Delivery Optimization using Google OR-Tools to generate efficient,...	18	Experimental	4	Jupyter Notebook
28	mesax1/ISC-CVRP Code for paper: Machine-Learning Component for Multi-Start Metaheuristics to...	17	Experimental	5	C++
29	LuisAraujo/Vehicle-Routing-Problem-Genetic-Algorithm Vehicle Routing Problem using Genetic Algorthm in Javascript.	16	Experimental	1	JavaScript
30	PARSA-MHMDI/AI-hill-climbing-algorithm This repository contains programs using classical Machine Learning...	16	Experimental	4	Jupyter Notebook
31	rui-exe/ASAE-Routes-Optimization Using metaheuristics to optimize ASAE's Vehicle Routing Problem with Time...	15	Experimental	2	Python
32	pedrodonoso/WTA_SA_MM [ C++ ] Weapon Target Assignment (WTA) problem with Simulated Annealing and...	15	Experimental	2	TeX
33	MohamedHmini/VARIABLE-NEIGHBORHOOD-SEARCH VNS-SOLVER : implementation of the VNS meta-heuristic using the C...	15	Experimental	6	C
34	raihanfjr/aircraft-flights-scheduling-optimization This research focuses on optimizing flight scheduling problem on current...	14	Experimental	7	Jupyter Notebook
35	Thinklab-SJTU/UniCO [ICLR 2025] UniCO: On Unified Combinatorial Optimization via Problem...	14	Experimental	15	Python
36	taylorc1009/Honours-Project My Edinburgh Napier University Honours Project: investigating the...	14	Experimental	7	Python
37	Mruzik1/Genetic-Algorithms Solving some stuff using genetic algorithms	12	Experimental	4	Python
38	soheylfalahzade/Geospatial_Graph_Optimizer Advanced Routing & Logistics Engine for Smart Cities. Optimized pathfinding...	11	Experimental	—	Python
39	dancosta/antsystem Ant Simulator to study SWARM Intelligence. Created for the master's thesis...	11	Experimental	2	Java
40	Thinklab-SJTU/ML4TSPBench Official implementation of ICLR 2025 paper: "Unify ML4TSP: Drawing...	11	Experimental	44	C
41	HomaTaherpour/Knapsack-Problem-Using-Genetic-Algorithm This project offers a Python implementation of a genetic algorithm to solve...	11	Experimental	2	Python
42	isaaclo97/MPIF A Variable Neighborhood Search for the Median Location Problem with...	11	Experimental	—	Java
43	stefangeneralao/genetic-path-finder Demo of a path finding genetic algorithm	11	Experimental	2	JavaScript
44	nicklasbekkevold/MDVRP Solving the Multi Depot Vehicle Routing Problem (MDVRP) using a Genetic...	11	Experimental	2	Java
45	lucko515/simulated-annealing One of many projects done in Artificial Intelligence Nanodegree @Udacity....	10	Experimental	1	Jupyter Notebook
46	Procedurally-Generated-Human/Traveling-salesman-genetic-algorithm Genetic Algorithm solution to the traveling salesman problem.	10	Experimental	1	Java