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