Which build types are supported?

It supports Release, Debug, RelWithDebInfo, ASAN (AddressSanitizer), TSAN (ThreadSanitizer), MSAN (MemorySanitizer), and UBSAN (UndefinedBehaviorSanitizer).

Can I monitor the build progress in real-time?

Yes, the skill creates a temporary log file and provides a specific 'tail -f' command that you can run to watch the compilation progress.

How does it handle build failures?

It uses an AI subagent to parse the build logs, extract specific error messages, and can perform a deep investigation of the codebase to explain the root cause of C++ errors.

Does this skill run CMake automatically?

No, the skill assumes a build directory is already configured with CMake. If none is found, it will prompt you to configure it or provide a path.

ClickHouse Build Automator

Name: ClickHouse Build Automator
Author: ClickHouse

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Compiles ClickHouse source code with automated configuration detection and intelligent AI-powered error analysis.

The ClickHouse Build skill streamlines the complex process of compiling ClickHouse by automatically locating existing build directories and managing Ninja-based builds. It supports all major configurations including Release, Debug, and various Sanitizers (ASAN, TSAN, MSAN, UBSAN). Beyond simple compilation, the skill utilizes specialized AI subagents to analyze build logs, decipher verbose C++ template errors, and investigate root causes in the codebase, while also providing post-build server management to ensure your new binaries are ready for deployment.

Key Features

01Support for multiple build targets including clickhouse-server, client, and benchmark

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03Background execution with real-time log file generation and monitoring commands

04Automated detection of configured build directories (build/, build_debug/, etc.)

05Intelligent subagent analysis for compilation, linker, and template errors

06Automatic detection and optional shutdown of running ClickHouse server processes

Use Cases

01Troubleshooting complex C++ build failures using AI-driven root cause investigation

02Running specialized memory and thread sanitizer builds to identify low-level bugs

03Compiling ClickHouse from source for local development and feature testing

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add clickhouse/clickhouse build

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