Flint – A minimal C/C++ package manager and build tool written in C

In plain words

Flint is a build system and package manager for C/C++ projects written in C. It manages dependencies through Git and automates compilation using a single JSON configuration file. Compatible with GCC and Clang compilers, Flint is currently in beta and available for Linux only. It is designed to streamline development workflows by simplifying dependency management and the build process for C/C++ projects.

written from the facts on this page · September 2026

From the sources

A small, Git-native build tool and package manager for C/C++. One manifest file, no CMake. - mainak55512/flint

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