Install via Winget
winget install Kitware.CMake
Open Windows Terminal or PowerShell and run the command above. Winget is built into Windows 10 (1809+) and Windows 11.
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 Windows Terminal or PowerShell and run:
winget install Kitware.CMake. Winget is built into Windows 10 (1809+) and Windows 11.What is CMake?
CMake is a cross-platform, open-source build system generator.
Is CMake free to download?
CMake is available under the BSD-3-Clause license. Use the winget command or the direct download link on this page.
How do I update CMake with winget?
Run
winget upgrade Kitware.CMake in Windows Terminal or PowerShell to update CMake to the latest available version.