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GNU make

Name: GNU make
Author: The GNU Project

GNU Make is a tool which controls the generation of executables and other non-source files of a program from the program's source files. Make gets its knowledge…

Version 4.4.1 · by The GNU Project

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Official site: gnu.org

About GNU make

GNU Make is a tool which controls the generation of executables and other non-source files of a program from the program's source files. Make gets its knowledge of how to build your program from a file called the makefile, which lists each of the non-source files and how to compute it from other files. When you write a program, you should write a makefile for it, so that it is possible to use Make to build and install the program.

How to install GNU make

Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
Prefer the command line? With Chocolatey you can install and update it with: choco install gnu-make
Open GNU make once it finishes installing.

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Frequently asked questions

Is GNU make free to download?

Yes. The Download button sends you to gnu.org, the developer's official site, where GNU make is available to download. Grabware doesn't host or modify any files.

What is the latest version of GNU make?

The version listed here is 4.4.1, published /Date(1684. The developer's site always has the newest release.

How do I install GNU make from the command line?

With Chocolatey, run: choco install gnu-make. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.

Is GNU make safe?

GNU make downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.