Description:
Cross-platform build utility based on Lua
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Type: Formula
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Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
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Links:
Homepage |
@xmake_io |
formulae.brew.sh
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Category: Developer tools
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Tags:
build-system
c-plus-plus
lua
cross-platform
package-manager
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Install:
brew install xmake
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About:
Xmake is a modern build utility that uses a Lua-based DSL for configuring projects. It offers a zero-config experience for many common languages and toolchains, automatically detecting dependencies and handling builds across Windows, macOS, and Linux. Its focus is on simplifying cross-platform development and improving developer productivity.
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Key Features:
- Lua-based build configuration for high flexibility
- Built-in package management with a vast package repository
- Zero-config builds for C/C++, Go, Rust, Swift, and more
- Cross-platform support for Windows, Linux, and macOS
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Use Cases:
- Managing complex cross-platform C/C++ projects
- Simplifying build setups for mixed-language environments
- Distributing and consuming reusable C/C++ libraries
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Alternatives:
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CMake
– Xmake offers a simpler Lua syntax and integrated package management, whereas CMake is the industry standard with broader IDE support but a more complex syntax.
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Make
– Xmake provides cross-platform portability and high-level abstractions, while Make is a low-level tool tied to specific OS environments.
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