For macOS, the easiest manual method is downloading the .dmg from the official archive. Download CMake
If you are moving to a version older than 3.5, it is recommended to uninstall your current CMake first due to changes in installer technology.
Alternatively, the GitHub Kitware/CMake releases page provides a user-friendly interface to browse version history and download assets directly from the repository. How to Install a Specific Version cmake old version download
tar xzf cmake-3.24.2.tar.gz cd cmake-3.24.2 ./bootstrap make -j$(nproc) sudo make install Use code with caution.
If your package manager's version is too new or too old, you can manually install a specific version using these steps: sudo apt purge --auto-remove cmake . Get the source: wget https://cmake.org . Build and Install: For macOS, the easiest manual method is downloading the
For most users, the CMake files directory is the primary source for specific historical versions. Organized by major and minor version numbers (e.g., v3.20, v4.0), this directory contains:
.tar.gz and .zip files for those who need to build CMake from scratch on their specific hardware. How to Install a Specific Version tar xzf cmake-3
Select the .msi (installer) or .zip (portable) version for your architecture (usually x86_64).