CMake

CMake is used to build, test, and package software.



External Links:
CMake website
CMake tutorial

Loading CMake

There are various versions of CMake on Hazel. To see the various versions available, type module avail and ls /usr/local/apps/cmake*. To set the environment, either source the appropriate script or load the default module

module load cmake 

Loading CMake will put the following executables in the path:

ccmake
cmake
cpack
ctest

Using CMake to compile 3rd party software

For general tips on compiling, see the following:

• List of compilers on Hazel
• Setting up the computing environment on Hazel: paths, libraries, and modules
• General guidance for installing software

To compile 3rd party software with CMake, begin by reading the README, FAQ, and any tutorials provided by the software. The general workflow for using cmake or ccmake is this:

• Get the software using wget, sftp, or git.
• Make a build directory and cd to it.
• Type cmake [source directory] (or ccmake [source directory]). If the build directory is inside the source directory, do cmake ...
• If CMake is unsuccessful, adjust your paths and libraries accordingly and try again.
• CMake generates a Makefile. Type make, then make install, and if available do make check or make test.

Last modified: May 26 2026 09:00:49.