xmake

Project Overview

Xmake is a cross-platform build utility based on the Lua scripting language. It is very lightweight with no dependencies outside the standard library. It uses the xmake.lua file for project builds with a simple and readable syntax. Xmake can build source code directly or generate project files, and includes a built-in package management system.

Key Features

• Lua-based build configuration with simple syntax
• Built-in package management system
• Remote/distributed build and cache support
• Supports multiple platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, FreeBSD, and more
• Supports multiple architectures: x86, x86_64, ARM, ARM64, RISC-V, MIPS, and more
• Alternative to Make/Ninja, CMake/Meson, Vcpkg/Conan, distcc, ccache/sccache

Target Audience

• C/C++ developers
• Teams who need cross-platform builds and package management

Quick Start

# Install
curl -fsSL https://xmake.io/shget.text | bash

# Build project
xmake

# Run target
xmake run console

# Configure platform
xmake f -p [windows|linux|macosx|android|iphoneos] -a [x86|arm64] -m [debug|release]

Core Advantages

• Lightweight with no external dependencies
• Combines build, project generation, and package management
• Broad cross-platform support
• Simple and readable syntax

System Requirements

• OS: Cross-platform (Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, FreeBSD, and more)