Star History
Momentum
+10
STARS · LAST 30 DAYS
1
PER DAY
#1
MOST-STARRED Parrot
| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stars gained | +7 | +10 | +90 |
| Per day | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Forks gained | +1 | +3 | +10 |
lua gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 43. It is about 18 years old and has averaged roughly 2 stars a year. It ranks #1 among Parrot repositories and #8,882 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
32
DAYS ON TRENDING
#100
BEST RANK
Feb 13, 2009
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
lua has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #100. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
lua is an open-source project written in Parrot: Lua on Parrot.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in Parrot. 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 Parrot 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
$ git clone https://github.com/fperrad/lua.git
cd lua⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
Parrot environment and standard tooling
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
lua coordinates its core functionality through a modular Parrot 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 lua into Parrot 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 Artistic-2.0 license.
🚀 Getting Started
Install lua using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/fperrad/lua.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for lua.
Import lua into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `lua --help` to verify successful setup.
👍 Strengths
⚠️ Considerations
⇄ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
👥 Who Should Use This
Developers and engineering teams building with Parrot, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.
🏆 Nearby in the Rankings
fperrad/lua is currently ranked #8,882 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
| Rank | Repository | Language | Stars | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #8,855 | krixoko/diskstats | C# | ★ 44 | Compare ↗ |
| #8,855 | musicastudio/FSVR | C++ | ★ 44 | Compare ↗ |
| #8,855 | shantanugoel/hearth | C++ | ★ 44 | Compare ↗ |
| #8,855 | tacticocc/Jevbridge | TypeScript | ★ 44 | Compare ↗ |
| #8,855 | animatek/G1-Emu | C++ | ★ 44 | Compare ↗ |
| #8,882 | fperrad/lua This Project | Parrot | ★ 43 | |
| #8,882 | drnic/jsunittest | JavaScript | ★ 43 | Compare ↗ |
| #8,882 | dfischer/fischyfriends | Ruby | ★ 43 | Compare ↗ |
| #8,882 | stueccles/railsdav | Ruby | ★ 43 | Compare ↗ |
| #8,882 | jnicklas/feed_me | Ruby | ★ 43 | Compare ↗ |
| #8,882 | ryenski/radiant-comments | Ruby | ★ 43 | Compare ↗ |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does lua do? +
Lua on Parrot
What language is lua written in? +
The primary language is Parrot. Topics include: software.
Is lua actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on May 10, 2012 with 2 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does lua have? +
lua has 43 stars and 3 forks on GitHub.
How does lua rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 43 stars, fperrad/lua is ranked #8,882 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #1 among Parrot projects.
What license is lua distributed under? +
The repository reports a Artistic-2.0 license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.
