CMakeLists.txt Generator

A simple and lightweight C++ command-line tool designed to bootstrap new C++ projects. It guides you through a few prompts to automatically generate a tailored, valid CMakeLists.txt configuration file.

Features

• Project Metadata: Sets the project name and executable target name.
• C++ Standard Selection: Allows configuration of C++ standards (e.g., 17, 20, 23).
• Multi-Library Support: Interactively adds multiple external dependencies (like raylib, OpenCV, or fmt) using CMake's find_package and links them efficiently under target_link_libraries.
• Zero Dependencies: Built entirely using standard C++ features (<iostream>, <fstream>, <vector>).

Quick Start

1. Compile the Generator

Compile the source file using any modern C++ compiler:

g++ generator.cpp -o cmakegen

2. Run the Program

Execute the binary in the root directory of your new project:

mv cmakegen /usr/local/bin/ 
cmakegen

Prompt Example

Enter project name: MyGame
Enter C++ standard version (e.g., 17, 20): 17
Enter output executable name: game

--- External Libraries Configuration ---
Enter library names one by one (e.g., raylib, OpenCV, Threads).
Press Enter on a blank line when you are finished.

Enter library name (or leave blank to finish): raylib
Enter library name (or leave blank to finish): OpenCV
Enter library name (or leave blank to finish): 

Success! CMakeLists.txt has been generated with 2 libraries.