Craft: A Lightweight Build and Workflow Tool for C/C++ Projects
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randerson_112
1mo ago· 7 min readenCode
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Summary
Craft is a lightweight build and workflow tool for C/C++ projects that aims to simplify the development process by eliminating the complexity of traditional build systems like CMake. It allows developers to define their project in a simple craft.toml file, after which Craft automatically generates CMake configuration, manages dependencies, and provides a modern command-line interface. The tool is positioned as a C/C++ equivalent to Rust's Cargo, offering a streamlined workflow for building C and C++ projects.
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C and C++ development has always required wrestling with CMake, configuring build systems, and manually managing dependencies
Craft eliminates that friction. You describe your project in a simple craft.toml file and Craft handles the rest by generating CMake configuration, managing dependencies, and providing a clean command-line interface that feels modern and smooth
Define your project in craft.toml. Craft generates CMakeLists.txt. Dependencies are fetched automatically. CMake builds your project
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