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@node Makefile Conventions

@node Makefile Conventions

@chapter Makefile Conventions

@chapter Makefile Conventions

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@cindex makefile, conventions for

@cindex makefile, conventions for

@cindex conventions for makefiles

@cindex conventions for makefiles

@cindex standards for makefiles

@cindex standards for makefiles

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describes conventions for writing the Makefiles for GNU programs.

describes conventions for writing the Makefiles for GNU programs.

Using Automake will help you write a Makefile that follows these

Using Automake will help you write a Makefile that follows these

conventions.

conventions.

@menu

@menu

* Makefile Basics::             General conventions for Makefiles.

* Makefile Basics::             General conventions for Makefiles.

* Utilities in Makefiles::      Utilities to be used in Makefiles.

* Utilities in Makefiles::      Utilities to be used in Makefiles.

* Command Variables::           Variables for specifying commands.

* Command Variables::           Variables for specifying commands.

* DESTDIR::                     Supporting staged installs.

* DESTDIR::                     Supporting staged installs.

* Directory Variables::         Variables for installation directories.

* Directory Variables::         Variables for installation directories.

* Standard Targets::            Standard targets for users.

* Standard Targets::            Standard targets for users.

* Install Command Categories::  Three categories of commands in the `install'

* Install Command Categories::  Three categories of commands in the `install'

                                  rule: normal, pre-install and post-install.

                                  rule: normal, pre-install and post-install.

@end menu

@end menu

@node Makefile Basics

@node Makefile Basics

@section General Conventions for Makefiles

@section General Conventions for Makefiles

Every Makefile should contain this line:

Every Makefile should contain this line:

@example

@example

SHELL = /bin/sh

SHELL = /bin/sh

@end example

@end example

@noindent

@noindent

to avoid trouble on systems where the @code{SHELL} variable might be

to avoid trouble on systems where the @code{SHELL} variable might be

inherited from the environment.  (This is never a problem with GNU

inherited from the environment.  (This is never a problem with GNU

@code{make}.)

@code{make}.)

Different @code{make} programs have incompatible suffix lists and

Different @code{make} programs have incompatible suffix lists and

implicit rules, and this sometimes creates confusion or misbehavior.  So

implicit rules, and this sometimes creates confusion or misbehavior.  So

it is a good idea to set the suffix list explicitly using only the

it is a good idea to set the suffix list explicitly using only the

suffixes you need in the particular Makefile, like this:

suffixes you need in the particular Makefile, like this:

@example

@example

.SUFFIXES:

.SUFFIXES:

.SUFFIXES: .c .o

.SUFFIXES: .c .o

@end example

@end example

@noindent

@noindent

The first line clears out the suffix list, the second introduces all

The first line clears out the suffix list, the second introduces all

suffixes which may be subject to implicit rules in this Makefile.

suffixes which may be subject to implicit rules in this Makefile.

Don't assume that @file{.} is in the path for command execution.  When

Don't assume that @file{.} is in the path for command execution.  When

you need to run programs that are a part of your package during the

you need to run programs that are a part of your package during the

make, please make sure that it uses @file{./} if the program is built as

make, please make sure that it uses @file{./} if the program is built as

part of the make or @file{$(srcdir)/} if the file is an unchanging part

part of the make or @file{$(srcdir)/} if the file is an unchanging part

of the source code.  Without one of these prefixes, the current search

of the source code.  Without one of these prefixes, the current search

path is used.

path is used.

The distinction between @file{./} (the @dfn{build directory}) and

The distinction between @file{./} (the @dfn{build directory}) and

@file{$(srcdir)/} (the @dfn{source directory}) is important because

@file{$(srcdir)/} (the @dfn{source directory}) is important because

users can build in a separate directory using the @samp{--srcdir} option

users can build in a separate directory using the @samp{--srcdir} option

to @file{configure}.  A rule of the form:

to @file{configure}.  A rule of the form:

@smallexample

@smallexample

foo.1 : foo.man sedscript

foo.1 : foo.man sedscript

        sed -e sedscript foo.man > foo.1

        sed -e sedscript foo.man > foo.1

@end smallexample

@end smallexample

@noindent

@noindent

will fail when the build directory is not the source directory, because

will fail when the build directory is not the source directory, because

@file{foo.man} and @file{sedscript} are in the source directory.

@file{foo.man} and @file{sedscript} are in the source directory.

When using GNU @code{make}, relying on @samp{VPATH} to find the source

When using GNU @code{make}, relying on @samp{VPATH} to find the source

file will work in the case where there is a single dependency file,

file will work in the case where there is a single dependency file,

since the @code{make} automatic variable @samp{$<} will represent the

since the @code{make} automatic variable @samp{$<} will represent the

source file wherever it is.  (Many versions of @code{make} set @samp{$<}

source file wherever it is.  (Many versions of @code{make} set @samp{$<}

only in implicit rules.)  A Makefile target like

only in implicit rules.)  A Makefile target like

@smallexample

@smallexample

foo.o : bar.c

foo.o : bar.c

        $(CC) -I. -I$(srcdir) $(CFLAGS) -c bar.c -o foo.o

        $(CC) -I. -I$(srcdir) $(CFLAGS) -c bar.c -o foo.o

@end smallexample

@end smallexample

@noindent

@noindent

should instead be written as

should instead be written as

@smallexample

@smallexample

foo.o : bar.c

foo.o : bar.c

        $(CC) -I. -I$(srcdir) $(CFLAGS) -c $< -o $@@

        $(CC) -I. -I$(srcdir) $(CFLAGS) -c $< -o $@@

@end smallexample

@end smallexample

@noindent

@noindent

in order to allow @samp{VPATH} to work correctly.  When the target has

in order to allow @samp{VPATH} to work correctly.  When the target has

multiple dependencies, using an explicit @samp{$(srcdir)} is the easiest

multiple dependencies, using an explicit @samp{$(srcdir)} is the easiest

way to make the rule work well.  For example, the target above for

way to make the rule work well.  For example, the target above for

@file{foo.1} is best written as:

@file{foo.1} is best written as:

@smallexample

@smallexample

foo.1 : foo.man sedscript

foo.1 : foo.man sedscript

        sed -e $(srcdir)/sedscript $(srcdir)/foo.man > $@@

        sed -e $(srcdir)/sedscript $(srcdir)/foo.man > $@@

@end smallexample

@end smallexample

GNU distributions usually contain some files which are not source

GNU distributions usually contain some files which are not source

files---for example, Info files, and the output from Autoconf, Automake,

files---for example, Info files, and the output from Autoconf, Automake,

Bison or Flex.  Since these files normally appear in the source

Bison or Flex.  Since these files normally appear in the source

directory, they should always appear in the source directory, not in the

directory, they should always appear in the source directory, not in the

build directory.  So Makefile rules to update them should put the

build directory.  So Makefile rules to update them should put the

updated files in the source directory.

updated files in the source directory.

However, if a file does not appear in the distribution, then the

However, if a file does not appear in the distribution, then the

Makefile should not put it in the source directory, because building a

Makefile should not put it in the source directory, because building a

program in ordinary circumstances should not modify the source directory

program in ordinary circumstances should not modify the source directory

in any way.

in any way.

Try to make the build and installation targets, at least (and all their

Try to make the build and installation targets, at least (and all their

subtargets) work correctly with a parallel @code{make}.

subtargets) work correctly with a parallel @code{make}.

@node Utilities in Makefiles

@node Utilities in Makefiles

@section Utilities in Makefiles

@section Utilities in Makefiles

Write the Makefile commands (and any shell scripts, such as

Write the Makefile commands (and any shell scripts, such as

@code{configure}) to run in @code{sh}, not in @code{csh}.  Don't use any

@code{configure}) to run in @code{sh}, not in @code{csh}.  Don't use any

special features of @code{ksh} or @code{bash}.

special features of @code{ksh} or @code{bash}.

The @code{configure} script and the Makefile rules for building and

The @code{configure} script and the Makefile rules for building and

installation should not use any utilities directly except these:

installation should not use any utilities directly except these:

@c dd find

@c dd find

@c gunzip gzip md5sum

@c gunzip gzip md5sum

@c mkfifo mknod tee uname

@c mkfifo mknod tee uname

@example

@example

cat cmp cp diff echo egrep expr false grep install-info

cat cmp cp diff echo egrep expr false grep install-info

ln ls mkdir mv pwd rm rmdir sed sleep sort tar test touch true

ln ls mkdir mv pwd rm rmdir sed sleep sort tar test touch true

@end example

@end example

The compression program @code{gzip} can be used in the @code{dist} rule.

The compression program @code{gzip} can be used in the @code{dist} rule.

Stick to the generally supported options for these programs.  For

Stick to the generally supported options for these programs.  For

example, don't use @samp{mkdir -p}, convenient as it may be, because

example, don't use @samp{mkdir -p}, convenient as it may be, because

most systems don't support it.

most systems don't support it.

It is a good idea to avoid creating symbolic links in makefiles, since a

It is a good idea to avoid creating symbolic links in makefiles, since a

few systems don't support them.

few systems don't support them.

The Makefile rules for building and installation can also use compilers

The Makefile rules for building and installation can also use compilers

and related programs, but should do so via @code{make} variables so that the

and related programs, but should do so via @code{make} variables so that the

user can substitute alternatives.  Here are some of the programs we

user can substitute alternatives.  Here are some of the programs we

mean:

mean:

@example

@example

ar bison cc flex install ld ldconfig lex

ar bison cc flex install ld ldconfig lex

make makeinfo ranlib texi2dvi yacc

make makeinfo ranlib texi2dvi yacc

@end example

@end example

Use the following @code{make} variables to run those programs:

Use the following @code{make} variables to run those programs:

@example

@example

$(AR) $(BISON) $(CC) $(FLEX) $(INSTALL) $(LD) $(LDCONFIG) $(LEX)

$(AR) $(BISON) $(CC) $(FLEX) $(INSTALL) $(LD) $(LDCONFIG) $(LEX)

$(MAKE) $(MAKEINFO) $(RANLIB) $(TEXI2DVI) $(YACC)

$(MAKE) $(MAKEINFO) $(RANLIB) $(TEXI2DVI) $(YACC)

@end example

@end example

When you use @code{ranlib} or @code{ldconfig}, you should make sure

When you use @code{ranlib} or @code{ldconfig}, you should make sure

nothing bad happens if the system does not have the program in question.

nothing bad happens if the system does not have the program in question.

Arrange to ignore an error from that command, and print a message before

Arrange to ignore an error from that command, and print a message before

the command to tell the user that failure of this command does not mean

the command to tell the user that failure of this command does not mean

a problem.  (The Autoconf @samp{AC_PROG_RANLIB} macro can help with

a problem.  (The Autoconf @samp{AC_PROG_RANLIB} macro can help with

this.)

this.)

If you use symbolic links, you should implement a fallback for systems

If you use symbolic links, you should implement a fallback for systems

that don't have symbolic links.

that don't have symbolic links.

Additional utilities that can be used via Make variables are:

Additional utilities that can be used via Make variables are:

@example

@example

chgrp chmod chown mknod

chgrp chmod chown mknod

@end example

@end example

It is ok to use other utilities in Makefile portions (or scripts)

It is ok to use other utilities in Makefile portions (or scripts)

intended only for particular systems where you know those utilities

intended only for particular systems where you know those utilities

exist.

exist.

@node Command Variables

@node Command Variables

@section Variables for Specifying Commands

@section Variables for Specifying Commands

Makefiles should provide variables for overriding certain commands, options,

Makefiles should provide variables for overriding certain commands, options,

and so on.

and so on.

In particular, you should run most utility programs via variables.

In particular, you should run most utility programs via variables.

Thus, if you use Bison, have a variable named @code{BISON} whose default

Thus, if you use Bison, have a variable named @code{BISON} whose default

value is set with @samp{BISON = bison}, and refer to it with

value is set with @samp{BISON = bison}, and refer to it with

@code{$(BISON)} whenever you need to use Bison.

@code{$(BISON)} whenever you need to use Bison.

File management utilities such as @code{ln}, @code{rm}, @code{mv}, and

File management utilities such as @code{ln}, @code{rm}, @code{mv}, and

so on, need not be referred to through variables in this way, since users

so on, need not be referred to through variables in this way, since users

don't need to replace them with other programs.

don't need to replace them with other programs.

Each program-name variable should come with an options variable that is

Each program-name variable should come with an options variable that is

used to supply options to the program.  Append @samp{FLAGS} to the

used to supply options to the program.  Append @samp{FLAGS} to the

program-name variable name to get the options variable name---for

program-name variable name to get the options variable name---for

example, @code{BISONFLAGS}.  (The names @code{CFLAGS} for the C

example, @code{BISONFLAGS}.  (The names @code{CFLAGS} for the C

compiler, @code{YFLAGS} for yacc, and @code{LFLAGS} for lex, are

compiler, @code{YFLAGS} for yacc, and @code{LFLAGS} for lex, are

exceptions to this rule, but we keep them because they are standard.)

exceptions to this rule, but we keep them because they are standard.)

Use @code{CPPFLAGS} in any compilation command that runs the

Use @code{CPPFLAGS} in any compilation command that runs the

preprocessor, and use @code{LDFLAGS} in any compilation command that

preprocessor, and use @code{LDFLAGS} in any compilation command that

does linking as well as in any direct use of @code{ld}.

does linking as well as in any direct use of @code{ld}.

If there are C compiler options that @emph{must} be used for proper

If there are C compiler options that @emph{must} be used for proper

compilation of certain files, do not include them in @code{CFLAGS}.

compilation of certain files, do not include them in @code{CFLAGS}.

Users expect to be able to specify @code{CFLAGS} freely themselves.

Users expect to be able to specify @code{CFLAGS} freely themselves.

Instead, arrange to pass the necessary options to the C compiler

Instead, arrange to pass the necessary options to the C compiler

independently of @code{CFLAGS}, by writing them explicitly in the

independently of @code{CFLAGS}, by writing them explicitly in the

compilation commands or by defining an implicit rule, like this:

compilation commands or by defining an implicit rule, like this:

@smallexample

@smallexample

CFLAGS = -g

CFLAGS = -g

ALL_CFLAGS = -I. $(CFLAGS)

ALL_CFLAGS = -I. $(CFLAGS)

.c.o:

.c.o:

        $(CC) -c $(CPPFLAGS) $(ALL_CFLAGS) $<

        $(CC) -c $(CPPFLAGS) $(ALL_CFLAGS) $<

@end smallexample

@end smallexample

Do include the @samp{-g} option in @code{CFLAGS}, because that is not

Do include the @samp{-g} option in @code{CFLAGS}, because that is not

@emph{required} for proper compilation.  You can consider it a default

@emph{required} for proper compilation.  You can consider it a default

that is only recommended.  If the package is set up so that it is

that is only recommended.  If the package is set up so that it is

compiled with GCC by default, then you might as well include @samp{-O}

compiled with GCC by default, then you might as well include @samp{-O}

in the default value of @code{CFLAGS} as well.

in the default value of @code{CFLAGS} as well.

Put @code{CFLAGS} last in the compilation command, after other variables

Put @code{CFLAGS} last in the compilation command, after other variables

containing compiler options, so the user can use @code{CFLAGS} to

containing compiler options, so the user can use @code{CFLAGS} to

override the others.

override the others.

@code{CFLAGS} should be used in every invocation of the C compiler,

@code{CFLAGS} should be used in every invocation of the C compiler,

both those which do compilation and those which do linking.

both those which do compilation and those which do linking.

Every Makefile should define the variable @code{INSTALL}, which is the

Every Makefile should define the variable @code{INSTALL}, which is the

basic command for installing a file into the system.

basic command for installing a file into the system.

Every Makefile should also define the variables @code{INSTALL_PROGRAM}

Every Makefile should also define the variables @code{INSTALL_PROGRAM}

and @code{INSTALL_DATA}.  (The default for @code{INSTALL_PROGRAM} should

and @code{INSTALL_DATA}.  (The default for @code{INSTALL_PROGRAM} should

be @code{$(INSTALL)}; the default for @code{INSTALL_DATA} should be

be @code{$(INSTALL)}; the default for @code{INSTALL_DATA} should be

@code{$@{INSTALL@} -m 644}.)  Then it should use those variables as the

@code{$@{INSTALL@} -m 644}.)  Then it should use those variables as the

commands for actual installation, for executables and non-executables

commands for actual installation, for executables and non-executables

respectively.  Minimal use of these variables is as follows:

respectively.  Minimal use of these variables is as follows:

@example

@example

$(INSTALL_PROGRAM) foo $(bindir)/foo

$(INSTALL_PROGRAM) foo $(bindir)/foo

$(INSTALL_DATA) libfoo.a $(libdir)/libfoo.a

$(INSTALL_DATA) libfoo.a $(libdir)/libfoo.a

@end example

@end example

However, it is preferable to support a @code{DESTDIR} prefix on the

However, it is preferable to support a @code{DESTDIR} prefix on the

target files, as explained in the next section.

target files, as explained in the next section.

@noindent

@noindent

Always use a file name, not a directory name, as the second argument of

Always use a file name, not a directory name, as the second argument of

the installation commands.  Use a separate command for each file to be

the installation commands.  Use a separate command for each file to be

installed.

installed.

@node DESTDIR

@node DESTDIR

@section @code{DESTDIR}: support for staged installs

@section @code{DESTDIR}: support for staged installs

@vindex DESTDIR

@vindex DESTDIR

@cindex staged installs

@cindex staged installs

@cindex installations, staged

@cindex installations, staged

@code{DESTDIR} is a variable prepended to each installed target file,

@code{DESTDIR} is a variable prepended to each installed target file,

like this:

like this:

@example

@example

$(INSTALL_PROGRAM) foo $(DESTDIR)$(bindir)/foo

$(INSTALL_PROGRAM) foo $(DESTDIR)$(bindir)/foo

$(INSTALL_DATA) libfoo.a $(DESTDIR)$(libdir)/libfoo.a

$(INSTALL_DATA) libfoo.a $(DESTDIR)$(libdir)/libfoo.a

@end example

@end example

The @code{DESTDIR} variable is specified by the user on the @code{make}

The @code{DESTDIR} variable is specified by the user on the @code{make}

command line.  For example:

command line.  For example:

@example

@example

make DESTDIR=/tmp/stage install

make DESTDIR=/tmp/stage install

@end example

@end example

@noindent

@noindent

@code{DESTDIR} should be supported only in the @code{install*} and

@code{DESTDIR} should be supported only in the @code{install*} and

@code{uninstall*} targets, as those are the only targets where it is

@code{uninstall*} targets, as those are the only targets where it is

useful.

useful.

If your installation step would normally install

If your installation step would normally install

@file{/usr/local/bin/foo} and @file{/usr/local/lib/libfoo.a}, then an

@file{/usr/local/bin/foo} and @file{/usr/local/lib/libfoo.a}, then an

installation invoked as in the example above would install

installation invoked as in the example above would install

@file{/tmp/stage/usr/local/bin/foo} and

@file{/tmp/stage/usr/local/bin/foo} and

@file{/tmp/stage/usr/local/lib/libfoo.a} instead.

@file{/tmp/stage/usr/local/lib/libfoo.a} instead.

Prepending the variable @code{DESTDIR} to each target in this way

Prepending the variable @code{DESTDIR} to each target in this way

provides for @dfn{staged installs}, where the installed files are not

provides for @dfn{staged installs}, where the installed files are not

placed directly into their expected location but are instead copied

placed directly into their expected location but are instead copied

into a temporary location (@code{DESTDIR}).  However, installed files

into a temporary location (@code{DESTDIR}).  However, installed files

maintain their relative directory structure and any embedded file names

maintain their relative directory structure and any embedded file names

will not be modified.

will not be modified.

You should not set the value of @code{DESTDIR} in your @file{Makefile}

You should not set the value of @code{DESTDIR} in your @file{Makefile}

at all; then the files are installed into their expected locations by

at all; then the files are installed into their expected locations by

default.  Also, specifying @code{DESTDIR} should not change the

default.  Also, specifying @code{DESTDIR} should not change the

operation of the software in any way, so its value should not be

operation of the software in any way, so its value should not be

included in any file contents.

included in any file contents.

@code{DESTDIR} support is commonly used in package creation.  It is

@code{DESTDIR} support is commonly used in package creation.  It is

also helpful to users who want to understand what a given package will

also helpful to users who want to understand what a given package will

install where, and to allow users who don't normally have permissions

install where, and to allow users who don't normally have permissions

to install into protected areas to build and install before gaining

to install into protected areas to build and install before gaining

those permissions.  Finally, it can be useful with tools such as

those permissions.  Finally, it can be useful with tools such as

@code{stow}, where code is installed in one place but made to appear

@code{stow}, where code is installed in one place but made to appear

to be installed somewhere else using symbolic links or special mount

to be installed somewhere else using symbolic links or special mount

operations.  So, we strongly recommend GNU packages support

operations.  So, we strongly recommend GNU packages support

@code{DESTDIR}, though it is not an absolute requirement.

@code{DESTDIR}, though it is not an absolute requirement.

@node Directory Variables

@node Directory Variables

@section Variables for Installation Directories

@section Variables for Installation Directories

Installation directories should always be named by variables, so it is

Installation directories should always be named by variables, so it is

easy to install in a nonstandard place.  The standard names for these

easy to install in a nonstandard place.  The standard names for these

variables and the values they should have in GNU packages are

variables and the values they should have in GNU packages are

described below.  They are based on a standard file system layout;

described below.  They are based on a standard file system layout;

variants of it are used in GNU/Linux and other modern operating

variants of it are used in GNU/Linux and other modern operating

systems.

systems.

Installers are expected to override these values when calling

Installers are expected to override these values when calling

@command{make} (e.g., @kbd{make prefix=/usr install} or

@command{make} (e.g., @kbd{make prefix=/usr install} or

@command{configure} (e.g., @kbd{configure --prefix=/usr}).  GNU

@command{configure} (e.g., @kbd{configure --prefix=/usr}).  GNU

packages should not try to guess which value should be appropriate for

packages should not try to guess which value should be appropriate for

these variables on the system they are being installed onto: use the

these variables on the system they are being installed onto: use the

default settings specified here so that all GNU packages behave

default settings specified here so that all GNU packages behave

identically, allowing the installer to achieve any desired layout.

identically, allowing the installer to achieve any desired layout.

These first two variables set the root for the installation.  All the

These first two variables set the root for the installation.  All the

other installation directories should be subdirectories of one of

other installation directories should be subdirectories of one of

these two, and nothing should be directly installed into these two

these two, and nothing should be directly installed into these two

directories.

directories.

@table @code

@table @code

@item prefix

@item prefix

@vindex prefix

@vindex prefix

A prefix used in constructing the default values of the variables listed

A prefix used in constructing the default values of the variables listed

below.  The default value of @code{prefix} should be @file{/usr/local}.

below.  The default value of @code{prefix} should be @file{/usr/local}.

When building the complete GNU system, the prefix will be empty and

When building the complete GNU system, the prefix will be empty and

@file{/usr} will be a symbolic link to @file{/}.

@file{/usr} will be a symbolic link to @file{/}.

(If you are using Autoconf, write it as @samp{@@prefix@@}.)

(If you are using Autoconf, write it as @samp{@@prefix@@}.)

Running @samp{make install} with a different value of @code{prefix} from

Running @samp{make install} with a different value of @code{prefix} from

the one used to build the program should @emph{not} recompile the

the one used to build the program should @emph{not} recompile the

program.

program.

@item exec_prefix

@item exec_prefix

@vindex exec_prefix

@vindex exec_prefix

A prefix used in constructing the default values of some of the

A prefix used in constructing the default values of some of the

variables listed below.  The default value of @code{exec_prefix} should

variables listed below.  The default value of @code{exec_prefix} should

be @code{$(prefix)}.

be @code{$(prefix)}.

(If you are using Autoconf, write it as @samp{@@exec_prefix@@}.)

(If you are using Autoconf, write it as @samp{@@exec_prefix@@}.)

Generally, @code{$(exec_prefix)} is used for directories that contain

Generally, @code{$(exec_prefix)} is used for directories that contain

machine-specific files (such as executables and subroutine libraries),

machine-specific files (such as executables and subroutine libraries),

while @code{$(prefix)} is used directly for other directories.

while @code{$(prefix)} is used directly for other directories.

Running @samp{make install} with a different value of @code{exec_prefix}

Running @samp{make install} with a different value of @code{exec_prefix}

from the one used to build the program should @emph{not} recompile the

from the one used to build the program should @emph{not} recompile the

program.

program.

@end table

@end table

Executable programs are installed in one of the following directories.

Executable programs are installed in one of the following directories.

@table @code

@table @code

@item bindir

@item bindir

@vindex bindir

@vindex bindir

The directory for installing executable programs that users can run.

The directory for installing executable programs that users can run.

This should normally be @file{/usr/local/bin}, but write it as

This should normally be @file{/usr/local/bin}, but write it as

@file{$(exec_prefix)/bin}.

@file{$(exec_prefix)/bin}.

(If you are using Autoconf, write it as @samp{@@bindir@@}.)

(If you are using Autoconf, write it as @samp{@@bindir@@}.)

@item sbindir

@item sbindir

@vindex sbindir

@vindex sbindir

The directory for installing executable programs that can be run from

The directory for installing executable programs that can be run from

the shell, but are only generally useful to system administrators.  This

the shell, but are only generally useful to system administrators.  This

should normally be @file{/usr/local/sbin}, but write it as

should normally be @file{/usr/local/sbin}, but write it as

@file{$(exec_prefix)/sbin}.

@file{$(exec_prefix)/sbin}.

(If you are using Autoconf, write it as @samp{@@sbindir@@}.)

(If you are using Autoconf, write it as @samp{@@sbindir@@}.)

@item libexecdir

@item libexecdir

@vindex libexecdir

@vindex libexecdir

@comment This paragraph adjusted to avoid overfull hbox --roland 5jul94

@comment This paragraph adjusted to avoid overfull hbox --roland 5jul94

The directory for installing executable programs to be run by other

The directory for installing executable programs to be run by other

programs rather than by users.  This directory should normally be

programs rather than by users.  This directory should normally be

@file{/usr/local/libexec}, but write it as @file{$(exec_prefix)/libexec}.

@file{/usr/local/libexec}, but write it as @file{$(exec_prefix)/libexec}.

(If you are using Autoconf, write it as @samp{@@libexecdir@@}.)

(If you are using Autoconf, write it as @samp{@@libexecdir@@}.)

The definition of @samp{libexecdir} is the same for all packages, so

The definition of @samp{libexecdir} is the same for all packages, so

you should install your data in a subdirectory thereof.  Most packages

you should install your data in a subdirectory thereof.  Most packages

install their data under @file{$(libexecdir)/@var{package-name}/},

install their data under @file{$(libexecdir)/@var{package-name}/},

possibly within additional subdirectories thereof, such as

possibly within additional subdirectories thereof, such as

@file{$(libexecdir)/@var{package-name}/@var{machine}/@var{version}}.

@file{$(libexecdir)/@var{package-name}/@var{machine}/@var{version}}.

@end table

@end table

Data files used by the program during its execution are divided into

Data files used by the program during its execution are divided into

categories in two ways.

categories in two ways.

@itemize @bullet

@itemize @bullet

@item

@item

Some files are normally modified by programs; others are never normally

Some files are normally modified by programs; others are never normally

modified (though users may edit some of these).

modified (though users may edit some of these).

@item

@item

Some files are architecture-independent and can be shared by all

Some files are architecture-independent and can be shared by all

machines at a site; some are architecture-dependent and can be shared

machines at a site; some are architecture-dependent and can be shared

only by machines of the same kind and operating system; others may never

only by machines of the same kind and operating system; others may never

be shared between two machines.

be shared between two machines.

@end itemize

@end itemize

This makes for six different possibilities.  However, we want to

This makes for six different possibilities.  However, we want to

discourage the use of architecture-dependent files, aside from object

discourage the use of architecture-dependent files, aside from object

files and libraries.  It is much cleaner to make other data files

files and libraries.  It is much cleaner to make other data files

architecture-independent, and it is generally not hard.

architecture-independent, and it is generally not hard.

Here are the variables Makefiles should use to specify directories

Here are the variables Makefiles should use to specify directories

to put these various kinds of files in:

to put these various kinds of files in:

@table @samp

@table @samp

@item datarootdir

@item datarootdir

The root of the directory tree for read-only architecture-independent

The root of the directory tree for read-only architecture-independent

data files.  This should normally be @file{/usr/local/share}, but

data files.  This should normally be @file{/usr/local/share}, but

write it as @file{$(prefix)/share}.  (If you are using Autoconf, write

write it as @file{$(prefix)/share}.  (If you are using Autoconf, write

it as @samp{@@datarootdir@@}.)  @samp{datadir}'s default value is

it as @samp{@@datarootdir@@}.)  @samp{datadir}'s default value is

based on this variable; so are @samp{infodir}, @samp{mandir}, and

based on this variable; so are @samp{infodir}, @samp{mandir}, and

others.

others.

@item datadir

@item datadir

The directory for installing idiosyncratic read-only

The directory for installing idiosyncratic read-only

architecture-independent data files for this program.  This is usually

architecture-independent data files for this program.  This is usually

the same place as @samp{datarootdir}, but we use the two separate

the same place as @samp{datarootdir}, but we use the two separate

variables so that you can move these program-specific files without

variables so that you can move these program-specific files without

altering the location for Info files, man pages, etc.

altering the location for Info files, man pages, etc.

This should normally be @file{/usr/local/share}, but write it as

This should normally be @file{/usr/local/share}, but write it as

@file{$(datarootdir)}.  (If you are using Autoconf, write it as

@file{$(datarootdir)}.  (If you are using Autoconf, write it as

@samp{@@datadir@@}.)

@samp{@@datadir@@}.)

The definition of @samp{datadir} is the same for all packages, so you

The definition of @samp{datadir} is the same for all packages, so you

should install your data in a subdirectory thereof.  Most packages

should install your data in a subdirectory thereof.  Most packages

install their data under @file{$(datadir)/@var{package-name}/}.

install their data under @file{$(datadir)/@var{package-name}/}.

@item sysconfdir

@item sysconfdir

The directory for installing read-only data files that pertain to a

The directory for installing read-only data files that pertain to a

single machine--that is to say, files for configuring a host.  Mailer

single machine--that is to say, files for configuring a host.  Mailer

and network configuration files, @file{/etc/passwd}, and so forth belong

and network configuration files, @file{/etc/passwd}, and so forth belong

here.  All the files in this directory should be ordinary ASCII text

here.  All the files in this directory should be ordinary ASCII text

files.  This directory should normally be @file{/usr/local/etc}, but

files.  This directory should normally be @file{/usr/local/etc}, but

write it as @file{$(prefix)/etc}.

write it as @file{$(prefix)/etc}.

(If you are using Autoconf, write it as @samp{@@sysconfdir@@}.)

(If you are using Autoconf, write it as @samp{@@sysconfdir@@}.)

Do not install executables here in this directory (they probably belong

Do not install executables here in this directory (they probably belong

in @file{$(libexecdir)} or @file{$(sbindir)}).  Also do not install

in @file{$(libexecdir)} or @file{$(sbindir)}).  Also do not install

files that are modified in the normal course of their use (programs

files that are modified in the normal course of their use (programs

whose purpose is to change the configuration of the system excluded).

whose purpose is to change the configuration of the system excluded).

Those probably belong in @file{$(localstatedir)}.

Those probably belong in @file{$(localstatedir)}.

@item sharedstatedir

@item sharedstatedir

The directory for installing architecture-independent data files which

The directory for installing architecture-independent data files which

the programs modify while they run.  This should normally be

the programs modify while they run.  This should normally be

@file{/usr/local/com}, but write it as @file{$(prefix)/com}.

@file{/usr/local/com}, but write it as @file{$(prefix)/com}.

(If you are using Autoconf, write it as @samp{@@sharedstatedir@@}.)

(If you are using Autoconf, write it as @samp{@@sharedstatedir@@}.)

@item localstatedir

@item localstatedir

The directory for installing data files which the programs modify while

The directory for installing data files which the programs modify while

they run, and that pertain to one specific machine.  Users should never

they run, and that pertain to one specific machine.  Users should never

need to modify files in this directory to configure the package's

need to modify files in this directory to configure the package's

operation; put such configuration information in separate files that go

operation; put such configuration information in separate files that go

in @file{$(datadir)} or @file{$(sysconfdir)}.  @file{$(localstatedir)}

in @file{$(datadir)} or @file{$(sysconfdir)}.  @file{$(localstatedir)}

should normally be @file{/usr/local/var}, but write it as

should normally be @file{/usr/local/var}, but write it as

@file{$(prefix)/var}.

@file{$(prefix)/var}.

(If you are using Autoconf, write it as @samp{@@localstatedir@@}.)

(If you are using Autoconf, write it as @samp{@@localstatedir@@}.)

@end table

@end table

These variables specify the directory for installing certain specific

These variables specify the directory for installing certain specific

types of files, if your program has them.  Every GNU package should

types of files, if your program has them.  Every GNU package should

have Info files, so every program needs @samp{infodir}, but not all

have Info files, so every program needs @samp{infodir}, but not all

need @samp{libdir} or @samp{lispdir}.

need @samp{libdir} or @samp{lispdir}.

@table @samp

@table @samp

@item includedir

@item includedir

@c rewritten to avoid overfull hbox --roland

@c rewritten to avoid overfull hbox --roland

The directory for installing header files to be included by user

The directory for installing header files to be included by user

programs with the C @samp{#include} preprocessor directive.  This

programs with the C @samp{#include} preprocessor directive.  This

should normally be @file{/usr/local/include}, but write it as

should normally be @file{/usr/local/include}, but write it as

@file{$(prefix)/include}.

@file{$(prefix)/include}.

(If you are using Autoconf, write it as @samp{@@includedir@@}.)

(If you are using Autoconf, write it as @samp{@@includedir@@}.)

Most compilers other than GCC do not look for header files in directory

Most compilers other than GCC do not look for header files in directory

@file{/usr/local/include}.  So installing the header files this way is

@file{/usr/local/include}.  So installing the header files this way is

only useful with GCC.  Sometimes this is not a problem because some

only useful with GCC.  Sometimes this is not a problem because some

libraries are only really intended to work with GCC.  But some libraries

libraries are only really intended to work with GCC.  But some libraries

are intended to work with other compilers.  They should install their

are intended to work with other compilers.  They should install their

header files in two places, one specified by @code{includedir} and one

header files in two places, one specified by @code{includedir} and one

specified by @code{oldincludedir}.

specified by @code{oldincludedir}.

@item oldincludedir

@item oldincludedir

The directory for installing @samp{#include} header files for use with

The directory for installing @samp{#include} header files for use with

compilers other than GCC.  This should normally be @file{/usr/include}.

compilers other than GCC.  This should normally be @file{/usr/include}.

(If you are using Autoconf, you can write it as @samp{@@oldincludedir@@}.)

(If you are using Autoconf, you can write it as @samp{@@oldincludedir@@}.)

The Makefile commands should check whether the value of

The Makefile commands should check whether the value of

@code{oldincludedir} is empty.  If it is, they should not try to use

@code{oldincludedir} is empty.  If it is, they should not try to use

it; they should cancel the second installation of the header files.

it; they should cancel the second installation of the header files.

A package should not replace an existing header in this directory unless

A package should not replace an existing header in this directory unless

the header came from the same package.  Thus, if your Foo package

the header came from the same package.  Thus, if your Foo package

provides a header file @file{foo.h}, then it should install the header

provides a header file @file{foo.h}, then it should install the header

file in the @code{oldincludedir} directory if either (1) there is no

file in the @code{oldincludedir} directory if either (1) there is no

@file{foo.h} there or (2) the @file{foo.h} that exists came from the Foo

@file{foo.h} there or (2) the @file{foo.h} that exists came from the Foo

package.

package.

To tell whether @file{foo.h} came from the Foo package, put a magic

To tell whether @file{foo.h} came from the Foo package, put a magic

string in the file---part of a comment---and @code{grep} for that string.

string in the file---part of a comment---and @code{grep} for that string.

@item docdir

@item docdir

The directory for installing documentation files (other than Info) for

The directory for installing documentation files (other than Info) for

this package.  By default, it should be

this package.  By default, it should be

@file{/usr/local/share/doc/@var{yourpkg}}, but it should be written as

@file{/usr/local/share/doc/@var{yourpkg}}, but it should be written as

@file{$(datarootdir)/doc/@var{yourpkg}}.  (If you are using Autoconf,

@file{$(datarootdir)/doc/@var{yourpkg}}.  (If you are using Autoconf,

write it as @samp{@@docdir@@}.)  The @var{yourpkg} subdirectory, which

write it as @samp{@@docdir@@}.)  The @var{yourpkg} subdirectory, which

may include a version number, prevents collisions among files with

may include a version number, prevents collisions among files with

common names, such as @file{README}.

common names, such as @file{README}.

@item infodir

@item infodir

The directory for installing the Info files for this package.  By

The directory for installing the Info files for this package.  By

default, it should be @file{/usr/local/share/info}, but it should be

default, it should be @file{/usr/local/share/info}, but it should be

written as @file{$(datarootdir)/info}.  (If you are using Autoconf,

written as @file{$(datarootdir)/info}.  (If you are using Autoconf,

write it as @samp{@@infodir@@}.)  @code{infodir} is separate from

write it as @samp{@@infodir@@}.)  @code{infodir} is separate from

@code{docdir} for compatibility with existing practice.

@code{docdir} for compatibility with existing practice.

@item htmldir

@item htmldir

@itemx dvidir

@itemx dvidir

@itemx pdfdir

@itemx pdfdir

@itemx psdir

@itemx psdir

Directories for installing documentation files in the particular

Directories for installing documentation files in the particular

format.  They should all be set to @code{$(docdir)} by default.  (If

format.  They should all be set to @code{$(docdir)} by default.  (If

you are using Autoconf, write them as @samp{@@htmldir@@},

you are using Autoconf, write them as @samp{@@htmldir@@},

@samp{@@dvidir@@}, etc.)  Packages which supply several translations

@samp{@@dvidir@@}, etc.)  Packages which supply several translations

of their documentation should install them in

of their documentation should install them in

@samp{$(htmldir)/}@var{ll}, @samp{$(pdfdir)/}@var{ll}, etc. where

@samp{$(htmldir)/}@var{ll}, @samp{$(pdfdir)/}@var{ll}, etc. where

@var{ll} is a locale abbreviation such as @samp{en} or @samp{pt_BR}.

@var{ll} is a locale abbreviation such as @samp{en} or @samp{pt_BR}.

@item libdir

@item libdir

The directory for object files and libraries of object code.  Do not

The directory for object files and libraries of object code.  Do not

install executables here, they probably ought to go in @file{$(libexecdir)}

install executables here, they probably ought to go in @file{$(libexecdir)}

instead.  The value of @code{libdir} should normally be

instead.  The value of @code{libdir} should normally be

@file{/usr/local/lib}, but write it as @file{$(exec_prefix)/lib}.

@file{/usr/local/lib}, but write it as @file{$(exec_prefix)/lib}.

(If you are using Autoconf, write it as @samp{@@libdir@@}.)

(If you are using Autoconf, write it as @samp{@@libdir@@}.)

@item lispdir

@item lispdir

The directory for installing any Emacs Lisp files in this package.  By

The directory for installing any Emacs Lisp files in this package.  By

default, it should be @file{/usr/local/share/emacs/site-lisp}, but it

default, it should be @file{/usr/local/share/emacs/site-lisp}, but it

should be written as @file{$(datarootdir)/emacs/site-lisp}.

should be written as @file{$(datarootdir)/emacs/site-lisp}.

If you are using Autoconf, write the default as @samp{@@lispdir@@}.

If you are using Autoconf, write the default as @samp{@@lispdir@@}.

In order to make @samp{@@lispdir@@} work, you need the following lines

In order to make @samp{@@lispdir@@} work, you need the following lines

in your @file{configure.in} file:

in your @file{configure.in} file:

@example

@example

lispdir='$@{datarootdir@}/emacs/site-lisp'

lispdir='$@{datarootdir@}/emacs/site-lisp'

AC_SUBST(lispdir)

AC_SUBST(lispdir)

@end example

@end example

@item localedir

@item localedir

The directory for installing locale-specific message catalogs for this

The directory for installing locale-specific message catalogs for this

package.  By default, it should be @file{/usr/local/share/locale}, but

package.  By default, it should be @file{/usr/local/share/locale}, but

it should be written as @file{$(datarootdir)/locale}.  (If you are

it should be written as @file{$(datarootdir)/locale}.  (If you are

using Autoconf, write it as @samp{@@localedir@@}.)  This directory

using Autoconf, write it as @samp{@@localedir@@}.)  This directory

usually has a subdirectory per locale.

usually has a subdirectory per locale.

@end table

@end table

Unix-style man pages are installed in one of the following:

Unix-style man pages are installed in one of the following:

@table @samp

@table @samp

@item mandir

@item mandir

The top-level directory for installing the man pages (if any) for this

The top-level directory for installing the man pages (if any) for this

package.  It will normally be @file{/usr/local/share/man}, but you

package.  It will normally be @file{/usr/local/share/man}, but you

should write it as @file{$(datarootdir)/man}.  (If you are using

should write it as @file{$(datarootdir)/man}.  (If you are using

Autoconf, write it as @samp{@@mandir@@}.)

Autoconf, write it as @samp{@@mandir@@}.)

@item man1dir

@item man1dir

The directory for installing section 1 man pages.  Write it as

The directory for installing section 1 man pages.  Write it as

@file{$(mandir)/man1}.

@file{$(mandir)/man1}.

@item man2dir

@item man2dir

The directory for installing section 2 man pages.  Write it as

The directory for installing section 2 man pages.  Write it as

@file{$(mandir)/man2}

@file{$(mandir)/man2}

@item @dots{}

@item @dots{}

@strong{Don't make the primary documentation for any GNU software be a

@strong{Don't make the primary documentation for any GNU software be a

man page.  Write a manual in Texinfo instead.  Man pages are just for

man page.  Write a manual in Texinfo instead.  Man pages are just for

the sake of people running GNU software on Unix, which is a secondary

the sake of people running GNU software on Unix, which is a secondary

application only.}

application only.}

@item manext

@item manext

The file name extension for the installed man page.  This should contain

The file name extension for the installed man page.  This should contain

a period followed by the appropriate digit; it should normally be @samp{.1}.

a period followed by the appropriate digit; it should normally be @samp{.1}.

@item man1ext

@item man1ext

The file name extension for installed section 1 man pages.

The file name extension for installed section 1 man pages.

@item man2ext

@item man2ext

The file name extension for installed section 2 man pages.

The file name extension for installed section 2 man pages.

@item @dots{}

@item @dots{}

Use these names instead of @samp{manext} if the package needs to install man

Use these names instead of @samp{manext} if the package needs to install man

pages in more than one section of the manual.

pages in more than one section of the manual.

@end table

@end table

And finally, you should set the following variable:

And finally, you should set the following variable:

@table @samp

@table @samp

@item srcdir

@item srcdir

The directory for the sources being compiled.  The value of this

The directory for the sources being compiled.  The value of this

variable is normally inserted by the @code{configure} shell script.

variable is normally inserted by the @code{configure} shell script.

(If you are using Autoconf, use @samp{srcdir = @@srcdir@@}.)

(If you are using Autoconf, use @samp{srcdir = @@srcdir@@}.)

@end table

@end table

For example:

For example:

@smallexample

@smallexample

@c I have changed some of the comments here slightly to fix an overfull

@c I have changed some of the comments here slightly to fix an overfull

@c hbox, so the make manual can format correctly. --roland

@c hbox, so the make manual can format correctly. --roland

# Common prefix for installation directories.

# Common prefix for installation directories.

# NOTE: This directory must exist when you start the install.

# NOTE: This directory must exist when you start the install.

prefix = /usr/local

prefix = /usr/local

datarootdir = $(prefix)/share

datarootdir = $(prefix)/share

datadir = $(datarootdir)

datadir = $(datarootdir)

exec_prefix = $(prefix)

exec_prefix = $(prefix)

# Where to put the executable for the command `gcc'.

# Where to put the executable for the command `gcc'.

bindir = $(exec_prefix)/bin

bindir = $(exec_prefix)/bin

# Where to put the directories used by the compiler.

# Where to put the directories used by the compiler.

libexecdir = $(exec_prefix)/libexec

libexecdir = $(exec_prefix)/libexec

# Where to put the Info files.

# Where to put the Info files.

infodir = $(datarootdir)/info

infodir = $(datarootdir)/info

@end smallexample

@end smallexample

If your program installs a large number of files into one of the

If your program installs a large number of files into one of the

standard user-specified directories, it might be useful to group them

standard user-specified directories, it might be useful to group them

into a subdirectory particular to that program.  If you do this, you

into a subdirectory particular to that program.  If you do this, you

should write the @code{install} rule to create these subdirectories.

should write the @code{install} rule to create these subdirectories.

Do not expect the user to include the subdirectory name in the value of

Do not expect the user to include the subdirectory name in the value of

any of the variables listed above.  The idea of having a uniform set of

any of the variables listed above.  The idea of having a uniform set of

variable names for installation directories is to enable the user to

variable names for installation directories is to enable the user to

specify the exact same values for several different GNU packages.  In

specify the exact same values for several different GNU packages.  In

order for this to be useful, all the packages must be designed so that

order for this to be useful, all the packages must be designed so that

they will work sensibly when the user does so.

they will work sensibly when the user does so.

At times, not all of these variables may be implemented in the current

At times, not all of these variables may be implemented in the current

release of Autoconf and/or Automake; but as of Autoconf@tie{}2.60, we

release of Autoconf and/or Automake; but as of Autoconf@tie{}2.60, we

believe all of them are.  When any are missing, the descriptions here

believe all of them are.  When any are missing, the descriptions here

serve as specifications for what Autoconf will implement.  As a

serve as specifications for what Autoconf will implement.  As a

programmer, you can either use a development version of Autoconf or

programmer, you can either use a development version of Autoconf or

avoid using these variables until a stable release is made which

avoid using these variables until a stable release is made which

supports them.

supports them.

@node Standard Targets

@node Standard Targets

@section Standard Targets for Users

@section Standard Targets for Users

All GNU programs should have the following targets in their Makefiles:

All GNU programs should have the following targets in their Makefiles:

@table @samp

@table @samp

@item all

@item all

Compile the entire program.  This should be the default target.  This

Compile the entire program.  This should be the default target.  This

target need not rebuild any documentation files; Info files should

target need not rebuild any documentation files; Info files should

normally be included in the distribution, and DVI (and other

normally be included in the distribution, and DVI (and other

documentation format) files should be made only when explicitly asked

documentation format) files should be made only when explicitly asked

for.

for.

By default, the Make rules should compile and link with @samp{-g}, so

By default, the Make rules should compile and link with @samp{-g}, so

that executable programs have debugging symbols.  Users who don't mind

that executable programs have debugging symbols.  Users who don't mind

being helpless can strip the executables later if they wish.

being helpless can strip the executables later if they wish.

@item install

@item install

Compile the program and copy the executables, libraries, and so on to

Compile the program and copy the executables, libraries, and so on to

the file names where they should reside for actual use.  If there is a

the file names where they should reside for actual use.  If there is a

simple test to verify that a program is properly installed, this target

simple test to verify that a program is properly installed, this target

should run that test.

should run that test.

Do not strip executables when installing them.  Devil-may-care users can

Do not strip executables when installing them.  Devil-may-care users can

use the @code{install-strip} target to do that.

use the @code{install-strip} target to do that.

If possible, write the @code{install} target rule so that it does not

If possible, write the @code{install} target rule so that it does not

modify anything in the directory where the program was built, provided

modify anything in the directory where the program was built, provided

@samp{make all} has just been done.  This is convenient for building the

@samp{make all} has just been done.  This is convenient for building the

program under one user name and installing it under another.

program under one user name and installing it under another.

The commands should create all the directories in which files are to be

The commands should create all the directories in which files are to be

installed, if they don't already exist.  This includes the directories

installed, if they don't already exist.  This includes the directories

specified as the values of the variables @code{prefix} and

specified as the values of the variables @code{prefix} and

@code{exec_prefix}, as well as all subdirectories that are needed.

@code{exec_prefix}, as well as all subdirectories that are needed.

One way to do this is by means of an @code{installdirs} target

One way to do this is by means of an @code{installdirs} target

as described below.

as described below.

Use @samp{-} before any command for installing a man page, so that

Use @samp{-} before any command for installing a man page, so that

@code{make} will ignore any errors.  This is in case there are systems

@code{make} will ignore any errors.  This is in case there are systems

that don't have the Unix man page documentation system installed.

that don't have the Unix man page documentation system installed.

The way to install Info files is to copy them into @file{$(infodir)}

The way to install Info files is to copy them into @file{$(infodir)}

with @code{$(INSTALL_DATA)} (@pxref{Command Variables}), and then run

with @code{$(INSTALL_DATA)} (@pxref{Command Variables}), and then run

the @code{install-info} program if it is present.  @code{install-info}

the @code{install-info} program if it is present.  @code{install-info}

is a program that edits the Info @file{dir} file to add or update the

is a program that edits the Info @file{dir} file to add or update the

menu entry for the given Info file; it is part of the Texinfo package.

menu entry for the given Info file; it is part of the Texinfo package.

Here is a sample rule to install an Info file:

Here is a sample rule to install an Info file:

@comment This example has been carefully formatted for the Make manual.

@comment This example has been carefully formatted for the Make manual.

@comment Please do not reformat it without talking to bug-make@gnu.org.

@comment Please do not reformat it without talking to bug-make@gnu.org.

@smallexample

@smallexample

$(DESTDIR)$(infodir)/foo.info: foo.info

$(DESTDIR)$(infodir)/foo.info: foo.info

        $(POST_INSTALL)

        $(POST_INSTALL)

# There may be a newer info file in . than in srcdir.

# There may be a newer info file in . than in srcdir.

        -if test -f foo.info; then d=.; \

        -if test -f foo.info; then d=.; \

         else d=$(srcdir); fi; \

         else d=$(srcdir); fi; \

        $(INSTALL_DATA) $$d/foo.info $(DESTDIR)$@@; \

        $(INSTALL_DATA) $$d/foo.info $(DESTDIR)$@@; \

# Run install-info only if it exists.

# Run install-info only if it exists.

# Use `if' instead of just prepending `-' to the

# Use `if' instead of just prepending `-' to the

# line so we notice real errors from install-info.

# line so we notice real errors from install-info.

# We use `$(SHELL) -c' because some shells do not

# We use `$(SHELL) -c' because some shells do not

# fail gracefully when there is an unknown command.

# fail gracefully when there is an unknown command.

        if $(SHELL) -c 'install-info --version' \

        if $(SHELL) -c 'install-info --version' \

           >/dev/null 2>&1; then \

           >/dev/null 2>&1; then \

          install-info --dir-file=$(DESTDIR)$(infodir)/dir \

          install-info --dir-file=$(DESTDIR)$(infodir)/dir \

                       $(DESTDIR)$(infodir)/foo.info; \

                       $(DESTDIR)$(infodir)/foo.info; \

        else true; fi

        else true; fi

@end smallexample

@end smallexample

When writing the @code{install} target, you must classify all the

When writing the @code{install} target, you must classify all the

commands into three categories: normal ones, @dfn{pre-installation}

commands into three categories: normal ones, @dfn{pre-installation}

commands and @dfn{post-installation} commands.  @xref{Install Command

commands and @dfn{post-installation} commands.  @xref{Install Command

Categories}.

Categories}.

@item install-html

@item install-html

@itemx install-dvi

@itemx install-dvi

@itemx install-pdf

@itemx install-pdf

@itemx install-ps

@itemx install-ps

These targets install documentation in formats other than Info;

These targets install documentation in formats other than Info;

they're intended to be called explicitly by the person installing the

they're intended to be called explicitly by the person installing the

package, if that format is desired.  GNU prefers Info files, so these

package, if that format is desired.  GNU prefers Info files, so these

must be installed by the @code{install} target.

must be installed by the @code{install} target.

When you have many documentation files to install, we recommend that

When you have many documentation files to install, we recommend that

you avoid collisions and clutter by arranging for these targets to

you avoid collisions and clutter by arranging for these targets to

install in subdirectories of the appropriate installation directory,

install in subdirectories of the appropriate installation directory,

such as @code{htmldir}.  As one example, if your package has multiple

such as @code{htmldir}.  As one example, if your package has multiple

manuals, and you wish to install HTML documentation with many files

manuals, and you wish to install HTML documentation with many files

(such as the ``split'' mode output by @code{makeinfo --html}), you'll

(such as the ``split'' mode output by @code{makeinfo --html}), you'll

certainly want to use subdirectories, or two nodes with the same name

certainly want to use subdirectories, or two nodes with the same name

in different manuals will overwrite each other.

in different manuals will overwrite each other.

Please make these @code{install-@var{format}} targets invoke the

Please make these @code{install-@var{format}} targets invoke the

commands for the @var{format} target, for example, by making

commands for the @var{format} target, for example, by making

@var{format} a dependency.

@var{format} a dependency.

@item uninstall

@item uninstall

Delete all the installed files---the copies that the @samp{install}

Delete all the installed files---the copies that the @samp{install}

and @samp{install-*} targets create.

and @samp{install-*} targets create.

This rule should not modify the directories where compilation is done,

This rule should not modify the directories where compilation is done,

only the directories where files are installed.

only the directories where files are installed.

The uninstallation commands are divided into three categories, just like

The uninstallation commands are divided into three categories, just like

the installation commands.  @xref{Install Command Categories}.

the installation commands.  @xref{Install Command Categories}.

@item install-strip

@item install-strip

Like @code{install}, but strip the executable files while installing

Like @code{install}, but strip the executable files while installing

them.  In simple cases, this target can use the @code{install} target in

them.  In simple cases, this target can use the @code{install} target in

a simple way:

a simple way:

@smallexample

@smallexample

install-strip:

install-strip:

        $(MAKE) INSTALL_PROGRAM='$(INSTALL_PROGRAM) -s' \

        $(MAKE) INSTALL_PROGRAM='$(INSTALL_PROGRAM) -s' \

                install

                install

@end smallexample

@end smallexample

But if the package installs scripts as well as real executables, the

But if the package installs scripts as well as real executables, the

@code{install-strip} target can't just refer to the @code{install}

@code{install-strip} target can't just refer to the @code{install}

target; it has to strip the executables but not the scripts.

target; it has to strip the executables but not the scripts.

@code{install-strip} should not strip the executables in the build

@code{install-strip} should not strip the executables in the build

directory which are being copied for installation.  It should only strip

directory which are being copied for installation.  It should only strip

the copies that are installed.

the copies that are installed.

Normally we do not recommend stripping an executable unless you are sure

Normally we do not recommend stripping an executable unless you are sure

the program has no bugs.  However, it can be reasonable to install a

the program has no bugs.  However, it can be reasonable to install a

stripped executable for actual execution while saving the unstripped

stripped executable for actual execution while saving the unstripped

executable elsewhere in case there is a bug.

executable elsewhere in case there is a bug.

@comment The gratuitous blank line here is to make the table look better

@comment The gratuitous blank line here is to make the table look better

@comment in the printed Make manual.  Please leave it in.

@comment in the printed Make manual.  Please leave it in.

@item clean

@item clean

Delete all files in the current directory that are normally created by

Delete all files in the current directory that are normally created by

building the program.  Also delete files in other directories if they

building the program.  Also delete files in other directories if they

are created by this makefile.  However, don't delete the files that

are created by this makefile.  However, don't delete the files that

record the configuration.  Also preserve files that could be made by

record the configuration.  Also preserve files that could be made by

building, but normally aren't because the distribution comes with

building, but normally aren't because the distribution comes with

them.  There is no need to delete parent directories that were created

them.  There is no need to delete parent directories that were created

with @samp{mkdir -p}, since they could have existed anyway.

with @samp{mkdir -p}, since they could have existed anyway.

Delete @file{.dvi} files here if they are not part of the distribution.

Delete @file{.dvi} files here if they are not part of the distribution.

@item distclean

@item distclean

Delete all files in the current directory (or created by this

Delete all files in the current directory (or created by this

makefile) that are created by configuring or building the program.  If

makefile) that are created by configuring or building the program.  If

you have unpacked the source and built the program without creating

you have unpacked the source and built the program without creating

any other files, @samp{make distclean} should leave only the files

any other files, @samp{make distclean} should leave only the files

that were in the distribution.  However, there is no need to delete

that were in the distribution.  However, there is no need to delete

parent directories that were created with @samp{mkdir -p}, since they

parent directories that were created with @samp{mkdir -p}, since they

could have existed anyway.

could have existed anyway.

@item mostlyclean

@item mostlyclean

Like @samp{clean}, but may refrain from deleting a few files that people

Like @samp{clean}, but may refrain from deleting a few files that people

normally don't want to recompile.  For example, the @samp{mostlyclean}

normally don't want to recompile.  For example, the @samp{mostlyclean}

target for GCC does not delete @file{libgcc.a}, because recompiling it

target for GCC does not delete @file{libgcc.a}, because recompiling it

is rarely necessary and takes a lot of time.

is rarely necessary and takes a lot of time.

@item maintainer-clean

@item maintainer-clean

Delete almost everything that can be reconstructed with this Makefile.

Delete almost everything that can be reconstructed with this Makefile.

This typically includes everything deleted by @code{distclean}, plus

This typically includes everything deleted by @code{distclean}, plus

more: C source files produced by Bison, tags tables, Info files, and

more: C source files produced by Bison, tags tables, Info files, and

so on.

so on.

The reason we say ``almost everything'' is that running the command

The reason we say ``almost everything'' is that running the command

@samp{make maintainer-clean} should not delete @file{configure} even

@samp{make maintainer-clean} should not delete @file{configure} even

if @file{configure} can be remade using a rule in the Makefile.  More

if @file{configure} can be remade using a rule in the Makefile.  More

generally, @samp{make maintainer-clean} should not delete anything

generally, @samp{make maintainer-clean} should not delete anything

that needs to exist in order to run @file{configure} and then begin to

that needs to exist in order to run @file{configure} and then begin to

build the program.  Also, there is no need to delete parent

build the program.  Also, there is no need to delete parent

directories that were created with @samp{mkdir -p}, since they could

directories that were created with @samp{mkdir -p}, since they could

have existed anyway.  These are the only exceptions;

have existed anyway.  These are the only exceptions;

@code{maintainer-clean} should delete everything else that can be

@code{maintainer-clean} should delete everything else that can be

rebuilt.

rebuilt.

The @samp{maintainer-clean} target is intended to be used by a maintainer of

The @samp{maintainer-clean} target is intended to be used by a maintainer of

the package, not by ordinary users.  You may need special tools to

the package, not by ordinary users.  You may need special tools to

reconstruct some of the files that @samp{make maintainer-clean} deletes.

reconstruct some of the files that @samp{make maintainer-clean} deletes.

Since these files are normally included in the distribution, we don't

Since these files are normally included in the distribution, we don't

take care to make them easy to reconstruct.  If you find you need to

take care to make them easy to reconstruct.  If you find you need to

unpack the full distribution again, don't blame us.

unpack the full distribution again, don't blame us.

To help make users aware of this, the commands for the special

To help make users aware of this, the commands for the special

@code{maintainer-clean} target should start with these two:

@code{maintainer-clean} target should start with these two:

@smallexample

@smallexample

@@echo 'This command is intended for maintainers to use; it'

@@echo 'This command is intended for maintainers to use; it'

@@echo 'deletes files that may need special tools to rebuild.'

@@echo 'deletes files that may need special tools to rebuild.'

@end smallexample

@end smallexample

@item TAGS

@item TAGS

Update a tags table for this program.

Update a tags table for this program.

@c ADR: how?

@c ADR: how?

@item info

@item info

Generate any Info files needed.  The best way to write the rules is as

Generate any Info files needed.  The best way to write the rules is as

follows:

follows:

@smallexample

@smallexample

info: foo.info

info: foo.info

foo.info: foo.texi chap1.texi chap2.texi

foo.info: foo.texi chap1.texi chap2.texi

        $(MAKEINFO) $(srcdir)/foo.texi

        $(MAKEINFO) $(srcdir)/foo.texi

@end smallexample

@end smallexample

@noindent

@noindent

You must define the variable @code{MAKEINFO} in the Makefile.  It should

You must define the variable @code{MAKEINFO} in the Makefile.  It should

run the @code{makeinfo} program, which is part of the Texinfo

run the @code{makeinfo} program, which is part of the Texinfo

distribution.

distribution.

Normally a GNU distribution comes with Info files, and that means the

Normally a GNU distribution comes with Info files, and that means the

Info files are present in the source directory.  Therefore, the Make

Info files are present in the source directory.  Therefore, the Make

rule for an info file should update it in the source directory.  When

rule for an info file should update it in the source directory.  When

users build the package, ordinarily Make will not update the Info files

users build the package, ordinarily Make will not update the Info files

because they will already be up to date.

because they will already be up to date.

@item dvi

@item dvi

@itemx html

@itemx html

@itemx pdf

@itemx pdf

@itemx ps

@itemx ps

Generate documentation files in the given format.  These targets

Generate documentation files in the given format.  These targets

should always exist, but any or all can be a no-op if the given output

should always exist, but any or all can be a no-op if the given output

format cannot be generated.  These targets should not be dependencies

format cannot be generated.  These targets should not be dependencies

of the @code{all} target; the user must manually invoke them.

of the @code{all} target; the user must manually invoke them.

Here's an example rule for generating DVI files from Texinfo:

Here's an example rule for generating DVI files from Texinfo:

@smallexample

@smallexample

dvi: foo.dvi

dvi: foo.dvi

foo.dvi: foo.texi chap1.texi chap2.texi

foo.dvi: foo.texi chap1.texi chap2.texi

        $(TEXI2DVI) $(srcdir)/foo.texi

        $(TEXI2DVI) $(srcdir)/foo.texi

@end smallexample

@end smallexample

@noindent

@noindent

You must define the variable @code{TEXI2DVI} in the Makefile.  It should

You must define the variable @code{TEXI2DVI} in the Makefile.  It should

run the program @code{texi2dvi}, which is part of the Texinfo

run the program @code{texi2dvi}, which is part of the Texinfo

distribution.@footnote{@code{texi2dvi} uses @TeX{} to do the real work

distribution.@footnote{@code{texi2dvi} uses @TeX{} to do the real work

of formatting. @TeX{} is not distributed with Texinfo.}  Alternatively,

of formatting. @TeX{} is not distributed with Texinfo.}  Alternatively,

write just the dependencies, and allow GNU @code{make} to provide the command.

write just the dependencies, and allow GNU @code{make} to provide the command.

Here's another example, this one for generating HTML from Texinfo:

Here's another example, this one for generating HTML from Texinfo:

@smallexample

@smallexample

html: foo.html

html: foo.html

foo.html: foo.texi chap1.texi chap2.texi

foo.html: foo.texi chap1.texi chap2.texi

        $(TEXI2HTML) $(srcdir)/foo.texi

        $(TEXI2HTML) $(srcdir)/foo.texi

@end smallexample

@end smallexample

@noindent

@noindent