Ninja ultra-fast build system reference. Covers build.ninja syntax, rules, variables, pools, dependency tracking, CMake/Meson/GN generator integration, custom Python generators, CLI commands, performance tips, and Ninja vs Make comparison.
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name: ninja
version: 1.0.0
description: >
Ninja ultra-fast build system reference. Covers build.ninja
syntax, rules, variables, pools, dependency tracking,
CMake/Meson/GN generator integration, custom Python generators,
CLI commands, performance tips, and Ninja vs Make comparison.
author: BytesAgain
homepage: https://bytesagain.com
source: https://github.com/bytesagain/ai-skills
tags: [ninja, build-system, cmake, compilation, performance]
---
# Ninja Reference
Ultra-fast build system.
## Commands
| Command | Description |
|---------|-------------|
| `intro` | Overview, vs Make |
| `syntax` | build.ninja format |
| `generators` | CMake/Meson/GN, custom |
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