Forge: C++ Project Manager

Forge is a command-line tool designed to simplify the creation, building, and management of C++ projects. It provides a streamlined workflow for common development tasks using CMake and Lua.

Features

• Project Scaffolding: Quickly create new executable or library projects.
• Dependency Management: Unified management of Git-based dependencies and Conan packages.
• Lua Configuration: Flexible project configuration using forge.lua.
• Automated Builds: Hands-off CMake generation and compilation.
• Resource Embedding: Easily embed and access binary assets in your C++ code.
• Testing: Integrated Google Test support.

Installation

curl -sSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/0xThurling/forge-cli/refs/heads/main/install.sh | bash

Quick Start

1. Create: forge create my_app
2. Build: forge build
3. Run: forge run

Configuration (forge.lua)

return {
  project = {
    name = "my_app",
    type = "executable",
    standard = "20"
  },
  dependencies = {
    direct = {
      fmt = { git = "https://github.com/fmtlib/fmt.git", tag = "10.2.1", target = "fmt::fmt" }
    }
  }
}

Documentation

Comprehensive documentation on commands, architecture, and the Lua engine is available in our Project Wiki.

❤️ Support Forge

Forge is a free, open-source tool. If it saves you setup headaches and keeps your C++ workflow clean, consider sponsoring its development.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please feel free to open issues or submit pull requests on GitHub.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.