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gn

Meta-build system that generates build files for Ninja

  • Build tool
  • CLI
  • Dev
  • BUILD
  • Launchable
  • Runs in terminal
official+codex · reviewed · May 28, 2026 description in en

Description

A meta-build tool that generates Ninja build files from project configuration. It is used by large software projects to describe targets, dependencies, and build options in a fast, scriptable way.

Install it when building projects that require GN, especially Chromium-related or similarly structured codebases. It is a developer tool and usually runs as part of a build process.

How to run

gn

Commands: gn

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