Opening a MAKE File

The MAKE file type is primarily associated with Make.

MAKEFile Extension MAKE
File extension: MAKE
File type:  build configuration

What is a MAKE file?

MAKE files mostly belong to Make by Free Software Foundation. A MAKE file contains source code that defines rules, variables, directives, dependencies, and settings used to automate the process of building/compiling applications written in various programming languages. Make build automation program can parse and use a MAKE file to automate application compilation operations. This file is usually written in YAML. Integrated development environments such as Visual Studio and Xcode provide a graphical user interface for creating a MAKE file to be used by Make. Drush command line utility also uses a MAKE file to build a website to be hosted using Drupal content management system.

How to open a MAKE file

You need a suitable software like Make to open a MAKE file. Without proper software you will receive a Windows message "How do you want to open this file?" or "Windows cannot open this file" or a similar Mac/iPhone/Android alert. If you cannot open your MAKE file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a MAKE file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

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Programs that open and convert MAKE files:

  1. Make by Free Software Foundation
    See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. MAKE files are often referred to as Make developers because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
  2. Drush (website build configuration) by Drush Contributors
    Drush is a command line utility for generating websites using Drupal content management system. It uses a MAKE file to save its site generation settings. This file format is classified as Developer. Related links: Drush make

Technical Data for MAKE File Extension

File classification:
Developer
Related files:
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a make build configuration is a special file format by Free Software Foundation and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with MAKE files

  • Associate the MAKE file extension with the correct application.
  • Update your software that should actually open build configurations. Because only the current version supports the latest MAKE file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the Free Software Foundation manufacturer website after an available Make update.
  • To make sure that your MAKE file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
  • Click here to open your .MAKE file online - secure, fast, and no downloads needed.
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