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+# luarocks make
+
+Compile package in current directory using a rockspec.
+
+## Usage
+
+`luarocks make [--pack-binary-rock] [<rockspec>]`
+
+Builds sources in the current directory, but unlike [luarocks
+build](luarocks_build.md), it does not fetch sources, etc., assuming
+everything is available in the current directory. After the build is complete,
+it also installs the rock.
+
+If no argument is given, it looks for a rockspec in the current directory and
+in `./rockspec` and `./rockspecs` subdirectories. Of all the rockspecs the one
+with the highest version is used. If rockspecs for more than one rock are
+found, you must specify which one to use through the command-line.
+
+If `--pack-binary-rock` is passed, the rock is not installed; instead, a
+`.rock` file with the contents of compilation is produced in the current
+directory.
+
+## Example
+
+```
+luarocks make
+```