xmake
A cross-platform build utility based on Lua
xmake launched on November 26, 2019 with 5 votes, #1,151 of 3,203 launches that month. The site was still online in September 2026, 6 years on.
What it does
A cross-platform build utility based on Lua Simple, Fast, Cross-platform Modern C/C++ build tools, Support multi-language hybrid compilation
Features a concise Lua syntax that is accessible even without prior experience. Delivers high-performance builds with built-in caching, parallel compilation, and optimized dependency analysis. Offers extensive flexibility through custom rules, plugins, and modules. Supports remote and distributed builds, mixed-language projects, and automatic project generation for major IDEs. Streamlines dependency management by automatically fetching and integrating C/C++ libraries and toolchains. Supports private repositories, cloud builds, and seamless integration with Conan andfrom xmake.io
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Xmake, a modern C/C++ build utility2019 · github.com · ▲186🔥 A cross-platform build utility based on Lua. Contribute to xmake-io/xmake development by creating an account on GitHub.
A Modern C/C++ build tools (Simple, Fast, Cross-platform)2019 · xmake.io · ▲89A cross-platform build utility based on Lua
A cross-platform c/c++ build utility based on Lua2020 · github.com · ▲10🔥 A cross-platform build utility based on Lua. Contribute to xmake-io/xmake development by creating an account on GitHub.

How to use xmake to build the cross–platform c/c++ project2017 · asciinema.org · ▲17
A make-like build utility based on Lua2017 · github.com · ▲16🔥 A cross-platform build utility based on Lua. Contribute to xmake-io/xmake development by creating an account on GitHub.
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