mk-configure ☆
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Description:
Lightweight replacement for GNU autotools
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: build-system makefile c c++ developer-tools
Install: brew install mk-configure
About:
mk-configure is a lightweight and efficient build system designed as a modern replacement for GNU autotools. It uses a simple set of Makefile fragments to manage configuration, compilation, and installation tasks. This tool significantly reduces build script complexity and improves performance for software projects.
Key Features:
  • Lightweight alternative to GNU autotools
  • Simple and readable Makefile syntax
  • Fast configuration and build process
  • Portable across Unix-like systems
Use Cases:
  • Building C/C++ software projects without autotools overhead
  • Simplifying build configuration for cross-platform software
Alternatives:
  • GNU Autotools – mk-configure is significantly simpler, faster, and easier to learn than the complex autotools suite.
  • CMake – While CMake generates build files, mk-configure works directly with Make, offering a more lightweight and Unix-centric approach.
Version History
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Sep 11, 2025 2:22am 0 VERSION_BUMP 79362fe3
May 24, 2024 3:43pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 24526a2f
Dec 3, 2023 3:02pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 19b556b2
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