conan

Conan is an open-source command-line tool and C/C++ package manager designed to simplify the dependency management process for C/C++ projects. It allows developers to easily create, manage, and integrate external libraries or components into their projects.

Using Conan, developers can define the dependencies required by their project in a simple text-based configuration file called "conanfile.txt" or "conanfile.py". These dependencies can be specified by providing the library name, version, and sometimes additional settings or options.

Conan is built on the concept of package recipes. A package recipe defines the necessary steps to download, build, and package a library for specific platforms and configurations. Conan has a vast collection of pre-built recipes available, known as the Conan Center Index (CCI), which allows users to easily find and use popular C/C++ libraries.

With Conan, dependencies can be resolved, downloaded, and distributed in a reproducible manner. Developers can build their project in different environments, share packages with colleagues or collaborators, and easily switch between different library versions or settings.

Moreover, Conan supports various build systems such as CMake, Make, Visual Studio, and more. It integrates well with existing build processes and provides easy integration with other popular development tools.

Conan offers a flexible and powerful package management solution for C/C++ projects, helping developers focus on writing code rather than dealing with complex dependency management.