CMake is licensed under BSD-3-Clause.

CMake 4.3.2 — Install via Winget

Install with winget

Open PowerShell or Command Prompt and run:

winget install Kitware.CMake

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1Open PowerShell or Command Prompt

2Paste and run the command above

3Follow any on-screen prompts to complete installation

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.

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Advanced Install Options

Install (latest)winget install Kitware.CMake

Install (pinned version)winget install --id Kitware.CMake -e --version 4.3.2

Upgradewinget upgrade Kitware.CMake

Uninstallwinget uninstall Kitware.CMake

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I install CMake using winget?

Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run: winget install Kitware.CMake. Winget comes pre-installed on Windows 10 (1809+) and Windows 11.

What is CMake?

CMake is a cross-platform, open-source build system generator.

Is CMake free to use?

CMake is distributed under the BSD-3-Clause license. Check the publisher’s site for full licensing details.

How do I update CMake with winget?

Run winget upgrade Kitware.CMake in PowerShell or Windows Terminal to upgrade to the latest available version.

How do I uninstall CMake?

Run winget uninstall Kitware.CMake to remove CMake from your system.