Back to library
Build the GameFrameworkOpen sourceFree
Luau
An open language, VM, and tool suite evolved from Lua 5.1 with fast bytecode, incremental garbage collection, optional JIT, gradual type checking, linting, and an embedder-facing C API.
Visit official siteContent updated Aug 3, 2026Automated check could not connect; the site may still work · Checked Aug 24, 2026
Why use it
Engines supporting player scripts, mods, or large gameplay codebases gain performance, editor diagnostics, controlled host APIs, and a type system that reduces maintenance cost as scripts grow.
Where it fits
Find engines, frameworks, code libraries, version control, and production automation.
scriptingengine-programmingtools
What to check
It is not a complete superset of later Lua versions, so libraries may need porting; security still depends on restricted host APIs plus correct bytecode signing, memory, timeout, and environment isolation.