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

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 11, 2025 2:22am		0	VERSION_BUMP	79362fe3