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# wafHook {#waf-hook}
[Waf](https://waf.io) is a Python-based software building system.
In Nixpkgs, `wafHook` overrides the default configure, build, and install phases.
## Variables controlling wafHook {#waf-hook-variables-controlling}
### `wafHook` Exclusive Variables {#waf-hook-exclusive-variables}
The variables below are exclusive of `wafHook`.
#### `wafPath` {#waf-path}
Location of the `waf` tool. It defaults to `./waf`, to honor software projects that include it directly inside their source trees.
If `wafPath` doesn't exist, then `wafHook` will copy the `waf` provided from Nixpkgs to it.
#### `wafFlags` {#waf-flags}
Controls the flags passed to waf tool during build and install phases. For settings specific to build or install phases, use `wafBuildFlags` or `wafInstallFlags` respectively.
#### `dontAddWafCrossFlags` {#dont-add-waf-cross-flags}
When set to `true`, don't add cross compilation flags during configure phase.
#### `dontUseWafConfigure` {#dont-use-waf-configure}
When set to true, don't use the predefined `wafConfigurePhase`.
#### `dontUseWafBuild` {#dont-use-waf-build}
When set to true, don't use the predefined `wafBuildPhase`.
#### `dontUseWafInstall` {#dont-use-waf-install}
When set to true, don't use the predefined `wafInstallPhase`.
### Similar variables {#waf-hook-similar-variables}
The following variables are similar to their `stdenv.mkDerivation` counterparts.
| `wafHook` Variable | `stdenv.mkDerivation` Counterpart |
|-----------------------|-----------------------------------|
| `wafConfigureFlags` | `configureFlags` |
| `wafConfigureTargets` | `configureTargets` |
| `wafBuildFlags` | `buildFlags` |
| `wafBuildTargets` | `buildTargets` |
| `wafInstallFlags` | `installFlags` |
| `wafInstallTargets` | `installTargets` |
### Honored variables {#waf-hook-honored-variables}
The following variables commonly used by `stdenv.mkDerivation` are honored by `wafHook`.
- `prefixKey`
- `enableParallelBuilding`
- `enableParallelInstalling`