diff --git a/CMakeLists.txt b/CMakeLists.txt
index c82795fd6a..2f16064cad 100644
--- a/CMakeLists.txt
+++ b/CMakeLists.txt
@@ -9,6 +9,8 @@ FATAL: In-source builds are not allowed.
     )
 endif()
 
+set(CMAKE_EXPORT_COMPILE_COMMANDS ON)
+
 if("${CMAKE_HOST_SYSTEM_NAME}" STREQUAL "Windows")
     set(CMAKE_SYSTEM_VERSION 10.0.18362.0 CACHE STRING INTERNAL FORCE)
     set(CMAKE_VS_WINDOWS_TARGET_PLATFORM_VERSION 10.0.18362.0 CACHE STRING INTERNAL FORCE)