diff --git a/CMakeLists.txt b/CMakeLists.txt
index 78dc5b28..dcb2d0de 100644
--- a/CMakeLists.txt
+++ b/CMakeLists.txt
@@ -6,6 +6,9 @@ if (POLICY CMP0048)
 endif()
 set_property(GLOBAL PROPERTY USE_FOLDERS ON)
 
+# Enable compile commands database
+set(CMAKE_EXPORT_COMPILE_COMMANDS ON)
+
 # Adhere to GNU filesystem layout conventions
 include(GNUInstallDirs)