Xmake GSoC 2026 Ideas List

Welcome! This is the curated Ideas List for the Xmake Project and related repositories for Google Summer of Code 2026. Each idea below outlines a meaningful project for contributors. For any questions or clarifications, please join our Discord Community or open a discussion!

1. Create and Package Libraries for xmake-io/xmake-repo

Goal:
Research, create, and contribute new packages (libraries, tools, or headers) to the community-oriented xmake-repo package repository. Tasks include writing package scripts, testing/fixing build scripts on various platforms, and documenting usage to help the Xmake ecosystem.

Skills Required: Basic cross-platform C/C++ development, build systems, Lua scripting.

2. Support for Building C#/.NET Projects

Related Issue: xmake-io/xmake#6057

Goal:
Extend Xmake to natively support building C#/.NET projects on Windows (proposal discussion). This will enable Xmake users to directly describe, configure, and build .NET-based solutions and libraries, without depending on external scripts.

Skills Required: Familiarity with build systems, basic C#/.NET development, Lua, cross-platform toolchains.

3. Zig Package Management and Integration

Related Issue: xmake-io/xmake#4348

Goal:
Add support in Xmake for Zig's package management and fetching (zig fetch). Implement tools, modules, or integrations so that zig packages can be easily declared, fetched, and built from within Xmake projects.

Skills Required: Interest in the Zig language and tooling, Lua scripting, build systems.

Application Process

Interested contributors should review these ideas, discuss possible approaches with mentors, and make a draft proposal before the GSoC deadline. For general Xmake GSoC logistics, visit: https://xmake.io