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Build with GN

GN (Generate Ninja) is a meta-build system that generates build files for Ninja.

Note: Activate the GN extension to use it.

Open GN projects

To open GN projects, go to File > Open Project, and then select the BUILD.gn file from your project.

Add GN tools

To specify paths to GN executables:

  1. Select Preferences > GN > Tools > Add.

    Tools tab in the GN preferences

  2. In Name, specify a name for the tool.
  3. In Path, specify the path to the GN executable.
  4. Select Apply to save your changes.

Add GN tools to kits

To use GN to build projects:

  1. Go to Preferences > Kits > Kits.
  2. Select a kit to edit.
  3. In GN Tool, select a GN tool.

    Setting the GN executable in the Kits tab in Kits preferences

  4. Activate the kit for the project.

For more information, see Managing kits.

See also Activate extensions and Activate kits for a project.

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