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 56 metaheuristic optimization frameworks tracked. The highest-rated is aimclub/SAMPO at 49/100 with 34 stars.

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#	Framework	Score	Tier	Stars	Language
1	aimclub/SAMPO Open-source framework for adaptive manufacturing processes scheduling	49	Emerging	34	Jupyter Notebook
2	pdrm83/py2opt How to solve the traveling salesman problem with the 2-opt algorithm, a fast...	49	Emerging	34	Python
3	yining043/TSP-improve An improvement-based Deep Reinforcement Learning Algorithm presented in...	45	Emerging	101	Jupyter Notebook
4	albert-espin/knapsack-packing Evolutionary Algorithm for the 2D Packing Problem combined with the 0/1...	43	Emerging	61	Python
5	rithinch/pareto-optimal-student-supervisor-allocation 🎓An AI tool to assist universities with optimal allocation of students to...	38	Emerging	23	Python
6	Sinclert/Heuristics-TSP Travelling Salesman Problem solution 🚚	38	Emerging	10	Java
7	kennethleungty/Simulated-Annealing-Feature-Selection Feature Selection using Simulated Annealing	37	Emerging	11	Jupyter Notebook
8	mhrimaz/KnapsackFX Solving Knapsack 0/1 problem with various Local Search algorithms like Hill...	35	Emerging	28	Java
9	arjun-krishna/TSP Ant Colony Optimization and Simulated Annealing implemented in C++ for...	35	Emerging	7	C++
10	ashishpatel26/Amazing-Collection-Vehicle-Routing-Problem Amazing Collection Vehicle Routing Problem	35	Emerging	50	—
11	UmbertoJr/ML-Constructive ML-Constructive is a deep learning based constructive heuristic for the...	35	Emerging	11	Python
12	ngdthanh2000/genetic-vrp Ever wondered how logistic service providers determine a set of rules for...	32	Emerging	5	Python
13	sondosaabed/Round-Table-Seating-Arrangement-Metaheuristic Round table arrangemnet solution using Genetic Algorithm, Simulated...	31	Emerging	4	Jupyter Notebook
14	mohammadgorji/traveling-salesman-problem Solving traveling salesman problem for 48 US states using genetic and...	30	Emerging	2	Python
15	sleepymalc/Travel-the-Same-Path Travel the Same Path: A TSP Solving Strategy.	29	Experimental	7	—
16	oakayasaroglu/traveller_salesman_genetic_algorithm Solution of traveller salesman problem with using genetic algorithm, pandas,...	29	Experimental	1	Jupyter Notebook
17	yammadev/aco-tsp Solving Travelling Salesman Problem using Ant Colony Optimization	29	Experimental	9	Jupyter Notebook
18	xyfffff/rethink_mcts_for_tsp [ICML'24 Oral] Rethinking Post-Hoc Search-Based Neural Approaches for...	26	Experimental	41	C
19	schmittjoaopedro/aco-vrp-framework Various implementations of heuristics for the VRP problems	26	Experimental	9	Java
20	viniciusfinger/genetic-cargo Optimize your truck loading process with a genetic algorithm designed to...	26	Experimental	9	Python
21	Shriya-20/AI_Driven_Parcel_Delivery_Optimization Parcel Delivery Optimization using Google OR-Tools to generate efficient,...	25	Experimental	4	Jupyter Notebook
22	CaastOS/3dknapsacksolver Visualization of the algorithms needed to solve three-dimensional knapsack problems.	25	Experimental	8	Java
23	mesax1/ISC-CVRP Code for paper: Machine-Learning Component for Multi-Start Metaheuristics to...	24	Experimental	5	C++
24	PARSA-MHMDI/AI-hill-climbing-algorithm This repository contains programs using classical Machine Learning...	23	Experimental	4	Jupyter Notebook
25	rui-exe/ASAE-Routes-Optimization Using metaheuristics to optimize ASAE's Vehicle Routing Problem with Time...	22	Experimental	2	Python
26	virbahu/route-optimization-ml ML-enhanced vehicle route optimization with historical pattern learning	22	Experimental	—	Python
27	joao-a-simoes/hybrid-genetic-algorithm-tsp Hybrid Genetic Algorithm for TSP combining ERX crossover, adaptive mutation,...	22	Experimental	—	Jupyter Notebook
28	rogue-agent1/simulated-annealing-impl-py Simulated annealing for combinatorial optimization	22	Experimental	—	Python
29	pedrodonoso/WTA_SA_MM [ C++ ] Weapon Target Assignment (WTA) problem with Simulated Annealing and...	22	Experimental	2	TeX
30	raihanfjr/aircraft-flights-scheduling-optimization This research focuses on optimizing flight scheduling problem on current...	21	Experimental	7	Jupyter Notebook
31	Thinklab-SJTU/UniCO [ICLR 2025] UniCO: On Unified Combinatorial Optimization via Problem...	21	Experimental	15	Python
32	taylorc1009/Honours-Project My Edinburgh Napier University Honours Project: investigating the...	21	Experimental	7	Python
33	Mruzik1/Genetic-Algorithms Solving some stuff using genetic algorithms	19	Experimental	4	Python
34	HomaTaherpour/Knapsack-Problem-Using-Genetic-Algorithm This project offers a Python implementation of a genetic algorithm to solve...	18	Experimental	2	Python
35	nicklasbekkevold/MDVRP Solving the Multi Depot Vehicle Routing Problem (MDVRP) using a Genetic...	18	Experimental	2	Java
36	Thinklab-SJTU/ML4TSPBench Official implementation of ICLR 2025 paper: "Unify ML4TSP: Drawing...	18	Experimental	44	C
37	lucko515/simulated-annealing One of many projects done in Artificial Intelligence Nanodegree @Udacity....	17	Experimental	1	Jupyter Notebook
38	soheylfalahzade/Geospatial_Graph_Optimizer Advanced Routing & Logistics Engine for Smart Cities. Optimized pathfinding...	13	Experimental	—	Python
39	isaaclo97/MPIF A Variable Neighborhood Search for the Median Location Problem with...	13	Experimental	—	Java
40	taylorc1009/FIGA-CVRPTW Feasibility Intensive Genetic Algorithm (FIGA) for the Capacitated Vehicle...	12	Experimental	8	Python
41	pamungkaski/go-simulated-annealing Simulated Annealing implementation using golang	11	Experimental	3	Go
42	AbhishekSinghDhadwal/GeneticAlgorithm_TSP_Demo A demo python implementation of genetic algorithms used in order to solve...	11	Experimental	—	Jupyter Notebook
43	FilipeChagasDev/samsa Samsa is a webapp that demonstrates the work of metaheuristic methods for...	11	Experimental	—	Python
44	FarhadNasri/TSP Solving traveling salesman problem using genetic algorithms	11	Experimental	—	Python
45	jmg-duarte/simmulated-annealing ✈️💼 Travelling Salesman Problem approached using the Simmulated Annealing algorithm	11	Experimental	—	Go
46	rdebokx/formica Formica Ant Colony Optimization Algorithm	11	Experimental	—	Java
47	vtpaiva/touristic-graph-search A graph based solution to the trade salesman problem represented by a...	11	Experimental	—	Python
48	lukasz-iskierka/ai-parallel-hillclimbing-onemax A Python implementation of a Parallel Hill Climbing algorithm solving the...	11	Experimental	—	Jupyter Notebook
49	ltfschoen/AIND-Simulated_Annealing Term 1 Lab 8 (Optional) by Luke Schoen for Udacity Artificial Intelligence...	11	Experimental	—	Jupyter Notebook
50	Vvkmnn/salesmanAI A travelling salesman's problem.	11	Experimental	—	Jupyter Notebook
51	ameermikhail/Vehicle-routing-problem-VRP- Introduction to AI - Final project	11	Experimental	—	Jupyter Notebook
52	lukasz-iskierka/ai-tabu-search-and-genetic-algorithm-tsp Implementation of single-solution (Tabu Search) vs population-based (Genetic...	11	Experimental	—	Jupyter Notebook
53	Damithewiz/Multi-objective-Routing-Path-Optimization The study shows an efficient method for improving communication efficiency...	11	Experimental	3	Jupyter Notebook
54	superCoderDOM/epicRoadTrips Machine-learning project currently using a genetic algorithm to find an...	10	Experimental	2	JavaScript
55	PhuocSang16/CS106.N21 This is a course project for Artificial Intelligence of UIT. The selected...	10	Experimental	2	Jupyter Notebook
56	FabriDeCastelli/Ant-Colony-System Podium at Artificial Intelligence Cup 2022 - USI	10	Experimental	2	C