Top Welcoming Open-Source Cmake Repositories
Top welcoming Cmake repositories. Scored by real 90-day external PR merge rates, maintainer review turnaround speed, and first-time contributor success.
Ranked Cmake Repositories
Showing top 18 of 18 ranked repositories
| Rank | Repository | Tier | Score | Merge Rate | Good First Issues |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | MoonRay is an open-source, award-winning, state-of-the-art production path tracing renderer, initially developed at DreamWorks and an active member project of the Academy Software Foundation. | A•Welcoming | 68.1 | 93.3% | 5 |
| #2 | microsoft/vcpkg27,515 C++ Library Manager for Windows, Linux, and MacOS | A•Welcoming | 64.3 | 61.2% | - |
| #3 | Unofficial CMake build for Ghidra's C++ SLEIGH code | A•Welcoming | 60.7 | 100.0% | - |
| #4 | CMake-based MinGW-w64 Cross Toolchain | A•Welcoming | 58.3 | 75.0% | - |
| #5 | vixcpp/vix495 A modern C++ runtime for building fast and reliable applications. | A•Welcoming | 56.6 | 90.0% | 68 |
| #6 | WebAssembly/wasi-sdk1,628 WASI-enabled WebAssembly C/C++ toolchain | B•Solid | 53.3 | 87.5% | - |
| #7 | Scaffolding for BPF application development with libbpf and BPF CO-RE | B•Solid | 52.0 | 100.0% | - |
| #8 | Build and test embedded software using the IAR C/C++ Compiler alongside CMake | B•Solid | 51.9 | 100.0% | - |
| #9 | Unofficial build of L-SMASH Works | B•Solid | 51.8 | 100.0% | - |
| #10 | A formatter to make your CMake code the real treasure | B•Solid | 49.0 | 100.0% | - |
| #11 | A template project to build a C++/CMake/vcpkg based projects with IDE and GitHub Actions. Build is sped up with caching of artifacts. | B•Solid | 48.1 | 100.0% | - |
| #12 | CMake helper scripts. | B•Solid | 47.6 | 100.0% | - |
| #13 | Marrying Rust and CMake - Easy Rust and C/C++ Integration! | D•Risky | 12.9 | 0.0% | - |
| #14 | Wallpapers for Plasma Workspaces | D•Risky | 12.5 | 0.0% | - |
| #15 | GO HERE FIRST: nvpro-samples overview | D•Risky | 8.0 | 0.0% | - |
| #16 | Extra modules and scripts for CMake. | D•Risky | 8.0 | 0.0% | - |
| #17 | Protocol buffer files for TiKV | D•Risky | 7.5 | 0.0% | - |
| #18 | MUMPS (optional XKBlas GPU) + dependencies SuperBuild via CMake | D•Risky | 7.5 | 0.0% | - |
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Frequently Asked Questions: Cmake Open Source
What is the most welcoming Cmake open-source repository?
The highest-ranked Cmake repository on GetMerged is currently OpenMoonRay/openmoonray, with a C-Rank score of 68.1/100 and a 93.3% PR merge rate.
How can I find good first issues in Cmake?
You can browse verified beginner-friendly issues in Cmake by visiting our curated Good First Issues directory at getmerged.abhishekco.de/good-first-issue/cmake.
What makes a Cmake repository ‘Super Welcoming’ on GetMerged?
A ‘Super Welcoming’ (S-Tier) Cmake repository demonstrates an external PR merge rate above 80%, a median first response time within 24 to 48 hours, active review feedback, and clear onboarding documentation.