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Windows cmake configure on Windows equivalent in Linux
Generates build files in a separate build directory.
Windows
→
cmake configure on Windows
Linux equivalents
cmake -S . -B build
cmake -S . -B build
cmake -S . -B build
Overview
What this command does
Generates build files in a separate build directory.
Migration tip: Check the distro-specific rows before copying; package names and service names can differ even when the tool name is similar.
Practical tasks
Common use cases
Configure CMake project
Generates build files in a separate build directory.
cmake -S . -B build
Configure CMake project
cmake --help
Show command help when supported
man cmake
Open the manual page when installed
Ready to run
Copyable Linux commands
Review paths, device names, package names and permissions before running any command.
cmake -S . -B build
Walkthrough
Examples with explanations
# Windows equivalent: cmake configure on Windows
cmake -S . -B buildReference
Common options and variations
| Command or option | Use |
|---|---|
cmake -S . -B build | Configure CMake project |
cmake --help | Show command help when supported |
man cmake | Open the manual page when installed |
Distro differences
Debian/Ubuntu vs Fedora vs Arch
The equivalent is shown for Debian/Ubuntu, Fedora and Arch. Some rows use a different package manager or helper tool where Linux distributions commonly diverge.
| Distribution | Package manager / base | Equivalent command | Difference to notice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian/Ubuntu | install with apt when missing | cmake -S . -B build |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Fedora | install with dnf when missing | cmake -S . -B build |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Arch | install with pacman when missing | cmake -S . -B build |
Same command on this distribution. |
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