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makedepend for Mac

Creates dependencies in makefiles

Quick answer: makedepend is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install makedepend. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 94 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What makedepend is

makedepend is a command-line tool for macOS: creates dependencies in makefiles.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the MIT licence.

How to install makedepend

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install makedepend.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

Prefer a graphical installer? Download it from the official site. MacPicks never hosts or mirrors binaries — the Homebrew command always pulls from the vendor's own release.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install makedepend on Mac?

Run brew install makedepend in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is makedepend open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does makedepend run on Apple silicon?

Homebrew publishes this formula for macOS. If upstream does not ship an Apple silicon build, Rosetta 2 handles the Intel binary.

How popular is makedepend?

It was installed 94 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #3554 in this catalogue.

What version of makedepend is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.0.10.