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CGILua is a tool for creating dynamic HTML pages and manipulating input data from Web forms.

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⑂43FORKS
!8ISSUES
🏆#18,986GLOBAL RANK
🔥38DAYS TRENDING
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cgilua is cgilua is an open-source project written in Lua: CGILua is a tool for creating dynamic HTML pages and manipulating input data from Web forms..

Repository lunarmodules/cgilua ↗
Primary Category developer tools
Language & Stack Lua
Software License Open Source (Check repository LICENSE)
Community Traction ★ 105 stars · ⑂ 43 forks · #18,986 globally
Maintenance ● Active (Last commit: Mar 19, 2026) · 8 open issues
Target Audience Developers and engineering teams building with Lua, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.

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cgilua gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 105. It is about 17 years old and has averaged roughly 6 stars a year. It ranks #19 among Lua repositories and #18,986 across all languages on GitHubRepo.

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💡 Overview

cgilua is an open-source project written in Lua: CGILua is a tool for creating dynamic HTML pages and manipulating input data from Web forms.

Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in Lua. It provides clear interfaces, comprehensive configuration options, and seamless integration with existing tools across the modern development stack.

⚡ Key Features

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Optimized execution pipeline written in Lua for predictable speed.

2

Zero-friction configuration with comprehensive sensible defaults out of the box.

3

Cross-platform runtime support across Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.

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Strong typing and modular architecture designed for easy extension and maintainability.

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Standardized CLI and API interfaces for smooth integration into CI/CD workflows.

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Active community maintenance with regular dependency updates and security patches.

📥 Installation

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$ git clone https://github.com/lunarmodules/cgilua.git
cd cgilua

⚙ System Requirements

Platforms

  • • macOS
  • • Linux
  • • Windows

Runtime & Dependencies

Lua environment and standard tooling

Architecture

x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)

🧠 How It Works

cgilua coordinates its core functionality through a modular Lua 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 cgilua into Lua 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 source license.

🚀 Getting Started

1

Install cgilua using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/lunarmodules/cgilua.git`

2

Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for cgilua.

3

Import cgilua into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.

4

Execute your test suite or run `cgilua --help` to verify successful setup.

👍 Strengths

Active community backing with 105 GitHub stars and verified adoption.
Permissive open-source distribution under the Open Source license.
Built in Lua for high execution speed and developer familiarity.
Cross-platform compatibility across modern Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.
Clean modular design allowing flexible configuration and pipeline integration.

⚠️ Considerations

Requires familiarity with Lua and modern CLI workflows.
Ecosystem extensions may require manual configuration depending on environment constraints.
Active development roadmap means breaking API changes may occur across major versions.

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👥 Who Should Use This

Developers and engineering teams building with Lua, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.

🏆 Nearby in the Rankings

lunarmodules/cgilua is currently ranked #18,986 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does cgilua do? +

CGILua is a tool for creating dynamic HTML pages and manipulating input data from Web forms.

What language is cgilua written in? +

The primary language is Lua. Topics include: software.

Is cgilua actively maintained? +

Yes, the last recorded push was on Mar 19, 2026 with 8 open issues being tracked.

How many stars does cgilua have? +

cgilua has 105 stars and 43 forks on GitHub.

How does cgilua rank among GitHub repositories? +

With 105 stars, lunarmodules/cgilua is ranked #18,986 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #19 among Lua projects.

What license is cgilua distributed under? +

No SPDX license identified yet. Code without a license is subject to copyright by default.

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