Using local makefile for CLion instead of CMake

Question

Is there a way to configure CLion to use a local makefile to compile code, rather than CMake? I can\'t seem to find the way to do it from the build options.

Answer 1

While this is one of the most voted feature requests, there is one plugin available, by Victor Kropp, that adds support to makefiles:

Makefile support plugin for IntelliJ IDEA

Install

You can install directly from the official repository:

Settings > Plugins > search for makefile > Search in repositories > Install > Restart

Use

There are at least three different ways to run:

1. Right click on a makefile and select Run
2. Have the makefile open in the editor, put the cursor over one target (anywhere on the line), hit alt + enter, then select make target
3. Hit ctrl/cmd + shift + F10 on a target (although this one didn't work for me on a mac).

It opens a pane named Run target with the output.