makedepend ☆
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Description:
Creates dependencies in makefiles
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: build-system c c++ makefile developer-tools
Install: brew install makedepend
About:
Makedepend is a utility that analyzes C or C++ source files to determine their header dependencies. It generates a list of rules suitable for use in a Makefile, ensuring that targets are rebuilt when their dependencies change. This automates the tedious process of manually tracking #include statements.
Key Features:
  • Parses C/C++ source files for #include directives
  • Generates Makefile dependency rules automatically
  • Handles nested and system header dependencies
  • Integrates seamlessly with standard build systems
Use Cases:
  • Automating Makefile generation for C/C++ projects
  • Ensuring accurate rebuilds when header files are modified
  • Managing complex dependency trees in large codebases
Alternatives:
  • cc -M – Compiler flags that generate dependencies, but makedepend offers more granular control and standalone usage.
  • CMake – Modern build systems that handle dependencies implicitly, whereas makedepend is a lower-level tool for Make-based builds.
Version History
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Sep 10, 2025 6:16pm 0 VERSION_BUMP f24e5e18
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