Chris Wellons 4/7/2026

dcmake: a new CMake debugger UI

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The article presents dcmake, a cross-platform GUI debugger for CMake that utilizes the Debugger Adaptor Protocol (DAP) introduced in CMake 3.27. Developed rapidly with AI assistance, it features a Dear ImGui interface with dockable windows, standard debugger keybindings (F5, F10, F11), breakpoints, variable inspection, and state persistence. The author details the technical implementation (GLFW/OpenGL on macOS/Linux, Win32/DirectX on Windows) and provides usage instructions for stepping through CMake scripts. This is a technology-focused article about a new debugging tool for software development.

dcmake: a new CMake debugger UI

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