Star History
Momentum
+10
STARS · LAST 30 DAYS
1
PER DAY
#611
MOST-STARRED Rust
| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stars gained | +7 | +10 | +90 |
| Per day | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Forks gained | +1 | +3 | +10 |
LuaCAD gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 125. It is about 2 years old and has averaged roughly 63 stars a year. It ranks #611 among Rust repositories and #6,241 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
5
DAYS ON TRENDING
#2322
BEST RANK
Sep 24, 2026
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
LuaCAD has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #2322. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
LuaCAD is an open-source project written in Rust: Parametric CAD modeling with Lua.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in 2d, 3d, 3d-model. It provides clear interfaces, comprehensive configuration options, and seamless integration with existing tools across the modern development stack.
⚡ Key Features
Optimized execution pipeline written in Rust for predictable speed.
Zero-friction configuration with comprehensive sensible defaults out of the box.
Cross-platform runtime support across Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.
Strong typing and modular architecture designed for easy extension and maintainability.
Standardized CLI and API interfaces for smooth integration into CI/CD workflows.
Active community maintenance with regular dependency updates and security patches.
📥 Installation
$ cargo install LuaCAD⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
Rust toolchain (rustc / cargo >= 1.70)
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
LuaCAD coordinates its core functionality through a modular Rust pipeline. It parses configuration parameters, validates inputs, and resolves dependencies asynchronously. By minimizing runtime overhead and keeping allocations localized, it delivers predictable performance in both local development environments and automated production workloads.
🎯 Production Use Cases
Production System Integration
Embed LuaCAD into Rust backend services to handle core application logic.
CI/CD Automated Pipelines
Run automated validation, builds, and integration suites during deployments.
Developer Tooling & Workflows
Accelerate developer onboarding with pre-configured project utilities.
Open Source Extension
Fork and customize internal modules under the repository's open AGPL-3.0 license.
🚀 Getting Started
Install LuaCAD using your package manager: `cargo install LuaCAD`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for LuaCAD.
Import LuaCAD into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `LuaCAD --help` to verify successful setup.
👍 Strengths
⚠️ Considerations
⇄ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
👥 Who Should Use This
Developers and engineering teams building with Rust, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.
🏆 Nearby in the Rankings
ad-si/LuaCAD is currently ranked #6,241 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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| #6,241 | ad-si/LuaCAD This Project | Rust | ★ 125 | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does LuaCAD do? +
Parametric CAD modeling with Lua
What language is LuaCAD written in? +
The primary language is Rust. Topics include: 2d, 3d, 3d-model, 3d-printing, cad.
Is LuaCAD actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Sep 23, 2026 with 5 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does LuaCAD have? +
LuaCAD has 125 stars and 9 forks on GitHub.
How does LuaCAD rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 125 stars, ad-si/LuaCAD is ranked #6,241 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #611 among Rust projects.
What license is LuaCAD distributed under? +
The repository reports a AGPL-3.0 license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.
