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CMinx

Ch 186.2of 38 Documentation Generators
  1. 1Runs onNot stated by the maker
  2. 2CostsNot stated by the maker
  3. 3Source inputsCMake
  4. 4Programming languagesCMake
2 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: cmakepp.github.io
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Overview

CMinx is ranked #18 of 38 in documentation generators on Specifiction.

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CMakecmakepp.github.io
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Facts

Purpose
CMinx generates API documentation for CMake functions and macros.cmakepp.github.io · 4 Oct 2026
How it works
It extracts reStructuredText comment blocks from CMake files and generates Sphinx compatible .rst files.cmakepp.github.io · 4 Oct 2026
Comment syntax
Documented CMake functions or variables use block doc comments that begin with #[[[ and end with #]].cmakepp.github.io · 4 Oct 2026
CLI
The cminx command accepts CMake files or directories and supports output, recursive processing, prefixes, settings, and exclude filters.cmakepp.github.io · 4 Oct 2026
Installation
The documentation recommends installing with pip, or building and installing through CMake.cmakepp.github.io · 4 Oct 2026
Sphinx workflow
CMinx-generated API documentation can be included in a Sphinx documentation project.cmakepp.github.io · 4 Oct 2026
CMake integration
CMinx can be brought into a CMake build with FetchContent and run with cminx_gen_rst().cmakepp.github.io · 4 Oct 2026
Config files
CMinx searches for configuration files in operating-system dependent locations, including $XDG_CONFIG_HOME/cminx on Linux.cmakepp.github.io · 4 Oct 2026
Custom settings
A YAML settings file can override defaults, while command-line arguments override both settings and defaults.cmakepp.github.io · 4 Oct 2026
Output formats
CMinx generates reStructuredText files whose contents can use reStructuredText markup.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
License
The GitHub repository identifies the project license as Apache-2.0.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Support
The project asks users to open an issue for questions, suggestions, or bug reports and says it will address them as soon as possible.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Who it serves
CMinx is intended for documenting APIs in CMake modules as part of a C/C++ workflow.cmakepp.github.io · 4 Oct 2026

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