Extra CMake Modules `extra-cmake-modules/`
Type: CMake Module Collection
License: BSD-3-Clause
Fork Origin: KDE ECM Status: Detached Fork (independently maintained) Latest Version: 0.0.5-1
Overview
Extra CMake Modules (ECM) provides additional CMake modules beyond what CMake ships by default. This includes:
find_package()modules for common software- Utility modules for common CMake tasks
- Toolchain files for cross-compilation
- Common build settings used by KDE software
While ECM originates from the KDE project, it is useful for any CMake-based project.
Usage in ProjT Launcher
ECM is used for:
- Qt integration - Finding Qt components
- Build utilities - Common CMake patterns
- Cross-platform support - Toolchain configurations
Key Modules
| Module | Purpose |
|---|---|
ECMQueryQt |
Query Qt installation details |
ECMInstallIcons |
Install icon themes |
ECMGenerateHeaders |
Generate forwarding headers |
ECMSetupVersion |
Configure project versioning |
Build Integration
ECM is included as a subdirectory:
add_subdirectory(extra-cmake-modules)
list(APPEND CMAKE_MODULE_PATH "${CMAKE_SOURCE_DIR}/extra-cmake-modules/modules")
Documentation
- ECM API Documentation
- KDE Community Wiki
- Original README — Upstream library documentation
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Last updated: February 19, 2026
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