Top 11 C++ Build Tool Projects

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1. Bear

   1 52 5,799 8.1 C++

   Bear is a tool that generates a compilation database for clang tooling.

   

   Project mention: Bear is a tool that generates a compilation database for Clang tooling | news.ycombinator.com | 2024-10-08

2. JetBrains

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3. nsis

   2 4 730 6.0 C++

   ***This is just a mirror of https://sf.net/projects/nsis -- please report issues there*** NSIS (Nullsoft Scriptable Install System) is a professional open source system to create Windows installers. It is designed to be as small and flexible as possible and is therefore very suitable for internet distribution.

   

4. rpm

   3 5 550 9.7 C++

   The RPM package manager

   

5. hxcpp

   4 4 316 8.1 C++

   Runtime files for c++ backend for haxe

   

6. LLVM-Guide

   5 2 172 4.7 C++

   LLVM (Low Level Virtual Machine) Guide. Learn all about the compiler infrastructure, which is designed for compile-time, link-time, run-time, and "idle-time" optimization of programs. Originally implemented for C/C++ , though, has a variety of front-ends, including Java, Python, etc.

   

7. cforge

   6 1 147 9.5 C++

   A fast, cross-platform build tool for C and C++

   

   Project mention: CForge – A Modern C++ Build System | dev.to | 2025-05-16

8. chalet

   7 7 120 9.3 C++

   A cross-platform JSON-based project & build tool

   

9. InfluxDB

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   InfluxDB – Built for High-Performance Time Series Workloads. InfluxDB 3 OSS is now GA. Transform, enrich, and act on time series data directly in the database. Automate critical tasks and eliminate the need to move data externally. Download now.

   

10. Beast

    8 5 115 0.0 C++

    A build system built for speed and power (by GauravDawra)

    

11. b2

    9 2 97 8.5 C++

    B2 makes it easy to build C++ projects, everywhere. (by bfgroup)

    

12. cpps

    10 1 37 3.6 C++

    Pseudo Interpreter for C++ Script / C++ Project Build System Engine with Zero Makefiles / Supporting GCC, MinGW, Visual C++, Clang

    

13. forge

    11 1 16 6.5 C++

    Lua scriptable build tool (by cwbaker)

    

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