System File Type – gyp

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System File Type

gyp

Structured Data
Windows Explorer icon for the gyp file type in OneDrive folders

Overview

A GYP or GYPI build-configuration file.

Characteristics

Structured, Python-like data describing build targets, sources, dependencies, variables, and platform conditions; .gypi files are commonly included fragments.

Common Uses

Generating native project files for Node add-ons, Chromium-related projects, and cross-platform C/C++ builds.

Compatible Programs

  • gyp
  • node-gyp
  • Visual Studio Code

Sources

gyp Available by Year Taken/Created

gyp — Live from Microsoft

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