CMake

by Kitwarev4.4.0

Last updated Jul 27, 2026

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

Install with winget

$ winget install --id Kitware.CMake --exact --version 4.4.0

Run in Command Prompt, PowerShell, or Windows Terminal. Prompts for any agreements.

Silent install command for CMake

CMake uses MSI (WiX). The silent install switches are /quiet /norestart.

One-line silent install (x64, machine scope)

msiexec.exe /i cmake-4.4.0-windows-x86_64.msi /quiet /norestart ADD_CMAKE_TO_PATH=System

See the full silent install reference for CMake →

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About

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.

Installers · v4.4.0

Architecture	Type	Scope	Download
x86	Portable in ZIP	-	Direct
x86	MSI WiX	machine	Direct
x64	Portable in ZIP	-	Direct
x64	MSI WiX	machine	Direct
arm64	Portable in ZIP	-	Direct
arm64	MSI WiX	machine	Direct

Copy a command tailored to that specific architecture, type, and scope - useful when winget would otherwise pick a different default.

Security

No known CVEs for CMake.

Coverage is best-effort and depends on a winget package mapping to an NVD CPE entry. Absence here is not a guarantee of safety.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install CMake on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id Kitware.CMake --exact --version 4.4.0. winget downloads the installer from Kitware and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install CMake silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id Kitware.CMake --exact 4.4.0 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.

What are the silent install switches for CMake?

CMake uses MSI (WiX). Run the downloaded installer with: msiexec.exe /i cmake-4.4.0-windows-x86_64.msi /quiet /norestart ADD_CMAKE_TO_PATH=System. The silent switches are /quiet /norestart.

How do I uninstall CMake via winget?

Run: winget uninstall --id Kitware.CMake --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from CMake's Apps & Features entry.

Is CMake free?

CMake is distributed under BSD-3-Clause. Refer to the publisher (https://cmake.org/) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does CMake work on Windows 10?

Yes, as long as your Windows 10 build supports winget (1809 or newer). winget ships with App Installer on Windows 10/11 and pulls CMake directly from the publisher.

How do I keep CMake up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id Kitware.CMake --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 10 versions of CMake from microsoft/winget-pkgs.

Recent versions

4.4.0latest
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