mbake: A Makefile Formatter and Linter After 50 Years!
2025-06-22
After a 50-year wait (referencing the long history of Makefiles), mbake is finally here! This Makefile formatter and linter not only automatically fixes formatting issues such as indentation, spacing, and line breaks but also intelligently detects `.PHONY` targets and supports custom rules and plugin extensions. It offers a rich command-line interface for formatting, validation, and version management, seamlessly integrating into CI/CD workflows. Whether you're a beginner or an expert, mbake significantly improves Makefile writing efficiency and readability.
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