bsdmake ☆

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Description:
BSD version of the Make build tool

Type: Formula | Latest Version: 24@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: build-system developer-tools bsd make compilation

Install: brew install bsdmake

About:
BSD Make (bsdmake) is the BSD variant of the standard UNIX make build automation tool. It interprets makefiles to manage the compilation and linking of source code, offering a robust syntax for defining build dependencies and rules. This version is specifically maintained for BSD systems, providing a lightweight and efficient alternative to GNU Make for projects adhering to BSD conventions.

Key Features:

BSD-specific syntax and extensions
Efficient dependency management
Lightweight and portable
Compatibility with BSD build infrastructure

Use Cases:

Building BSD operating system components
Compiling software that requires BSD Make syntax
Maintaining legacy BSD-based projects

Alternatives:

make – GNU Make (gmake) offers more extensive features and extensions, while BSD Make is stricter and more lightweight.
cmake – CMake is a cross-platform meta-build system that generates makefiles, whereas BSD Make directly executes them.

License: BSD-2-Clause AND BSD-3-Clause AND BSD-4-Clause-UC

Bottles available for: arm64_tahoe, arm64_sequoia, arm64_sonoma, arm64_ventura, arm64_monterey, arm64_big_sur, sonoma, ventura, monterey, big_sur, catalina

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 10, 2025 5:17pm		0	VERSION_BUMP	852613b6