// install via winget
Command Prompt & PowerShell
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winget install Kitware.CMake
// direct download
Download Installer// about CMake
CMake is an open-source, cross-platform family of tools designed to build, test and package software. CMake is used to control the software compilation process using simple platform and compiler independent configuration files, and generate native makefiles and workspaces that can be used in the compiler environment of your choice.
// frequently asked questions
How do I install CMake using winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run:
winget install Kitware.CMake. Winget ships with Windows 10 (1809+) and Windows 11 — no additional install needed.What is CMake?
CMake is a cross-platform, open-source build system generator.
Is CMake free to download?
CMake is distributed under the BSD-3-Clause license. Use the winget command above or click the download button to get the installer directly from the publisher.
How do I update CMake with winget?
Run
winget upgrade Kitware.CMake in PowerShell or Windows Terminal to update CMake to the latest available version.What architecture does CMake support?
The listed installer targets the x64 architecture. See the publisher’s documentation for full compatibility details.