CMake 4.4.5 for Mac
Mac UtilitiesCMake is the build system behind a huge share of the C and C plus plus software built today. Instead of writing separate project files for every platform, you describe your project once in CMakeLists text files, and CMake generates the build files your tools expect, such as an Xcode project on the Mac or files for Make and Ninja. It suits students, library authors and teams alike.
Key Features
- Generates build files for Xcode, Make, Ninja and other native tools
- One project description builds on macOS, Windows and Linux
- Supports C, C plus plus and several other compiled languages
- Presets let teams share configure and build settings in one file
- Includes CTest for tests and CPack for building installers
How to Download
- Open the official download page and pick the macOS build. Download from the official site
- Open the disk image and drag the CMake app into your Applications folder.
- Open CMake and use its menus to add the command line tools to your path if you work in Terminal.
System Requirements
CMake runs on current macOS versions, and the macOS binary on cmake.org covers both Intel and Apple silicon Macs. To compile software you also need a compiler, such as the tools that come with Xcode or the Xcode command line tools.
FAQs
Is CMake free?
Yes. CMake is free and open source software from Kitware, usable in personal and commercial projects at no cost.
Is CMake a compiler?
No. CMake prepares the build for your compiler and build tool. Your code is still compiled by tools such as Clang in Xcode.
Do I need CMake if I only use Xcode?
Only when a project ships with CMake files instead of an Xcode project. Many open source libraries do exactly that, which is why CMake is worth having.
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