cmake-app ☆
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Description:
Family of tools to build, test and package software
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 4.2.3@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @CMakeProject  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: build-system c++ c developer-tools compilation
Install: brew install --cask cmake-app
About:
CMake is an open-source, cross-platform family of tools designed to build, test, and package software. It uses a high-level configuration language (CMakeLists.txt) to control the software compilation process, generating native build files for platforms like Makefiles and Ninja. This simplifies complex builds and ensures consistency across different development environments.
Key Features:
  • Cross-platform build configuration
  • Generates native build files (Makefiles, Xcode, Visual Studio)
  • Powerful dependency management
  • Supports testing and packaging workflows
Use Cases:
  • Managing build configurations for C, C++, and Fortran projects
  • Automating software compilation across macOS, Linux, and Windows
  • Creating distributable installers for compiled applications
Alternatives:
  • Make – Make is lower-level and platform-specific, whereas CMake generates platform-specific files from a single configuration.
  • Meson – Meson is a modern alternative focused on speed and simplicity, while CMake remains the industry standard with broader legacy support.
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Jan 27, 2026 6:52pm 4.2.3 0 VERSION_BUMP f1d1aa2d
Jan 20, 2026 3:57pm 4.2.2 0 VERSION_BUMP 7a298c7b
Aug 27, 2025 6:47pm 4.1.1 0 VERSION_BUMP 1e61616f
Aug 18, 2025 5:46pm 4.1.0 0 VERSION_BUMP 1aee129e
Aug 5, 2025 6:45pm 4.1.0 0 VERSION_BUMP 23e9e844
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