smake ☆

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Description:
Portable make program with automake features

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: build-system make development schilytools portability

Install: brew install smake

About:
Smake is a portable make implementation derived from the schilytools project, designed to offer enhanced features over traditional make. It provides automake-like capabilities, including automatic dependency generation and handling, simplifying complex build processes. This tool aims to improve portability and reliability across different UNIX-like systems.

Key Features:

Automatic dependency generation
Enhanced portability across UNIX systems
Support for parallel builds
Compatibility with standard make syntax

Use Cases:

Building large C/C++ projects with complex dependencies
Cross-platform software development
Automating compilation workflows

Alternatives:

make – Standard GNU make; Smake offers better portability and auto-dependency features out of the box.
cmake – A meta-build system; Smake is a direct replacement for make, not a generator.

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