remake ☆
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Description:
GNU Make with improved error handling, tracing, and a debugger
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 4.3-1.6@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: make build-system debugger developer-tools gnu
Install: brew install remake
About:
Remake is an enhanced version of GNU Make that includes a powerful debugger and improved error reporting. It provides features like tracing, stack inspection, and breakpoints, making it significantly easier to diagnose and fix complex build issues in large projects.
Key Features:
  • Integrated debugger with breakpoints and stepping
  • Enhanced error messages and stack traces
  • Execution tracing to visualize build processes
  • Drop-in replacement for GNU Make
Use Cases:
  • Debugging complex Makefiles with obscure errors
  • Tracing dependency execution in large builds
  • Learning how existing Makefiles work
Alternatives:
  • GNU Make – Standard tool; Remake adds debugging and tracing capabilities on top of it.
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Sep 15, 2025 1:41pm 4.3-1.6 0 VERSION_BUMP 1ba2e076
Sep 14, 2024 1:16am 4.3-1.6 0 VERSION_BUMP 20fa879b
Feb 17, 2023 3:09am 4.3-1.6 0 VERSION_BUMP 61f158d1
Feb 17, 2023 1:33am 4.3-1.6 0 VERSION_BUMP 33c6e233
Feb 17, 2023 1:33am 4.3-1.6 0 VERSION_BUMP 5b2b1e10
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