Installation

Step-by-step guide to install the language module and set up the necessary environment to start using it.

The Lua Language Module can be installed in two ways: manually downloading the release or using the Plugify package manager. This guide explains both methods and provides step-by-step instructions.

Method 1: Manual Installation

Download the Release

  1. Go to the Lua Language Module repository.
  2. Navigate to the Releases section.
  3. Download the latest release package (e.g., plugify-module-lua.zip).

Extract the Package

  1. Extract the downloaded package to a temporary directory.

Place the Module in the Modules Folder

  1. Locate the extensions folder in your Plugify installation directory.
  2. Copy the extracted module files into the extensions folder.

Verify Installation

  1. Start Plugify.
  2. The Lua Language Module should now be available for use.

Method 2: Installation via Package Manager

Configure Mamba

Before proceeding, make sure you have the Mamba package manager installed and understand the basics of creating and managing environments.
If you are new to Mamba, please read the Quickstart Guide in the official documentation.

Install the Module

  1. Run the following command in your terminal (replace your_env_name with the name of your environment): 
    mamba install -n your_env_name -c https://untrustedmodders.github.io/plugify-module-lua/ plugify-module-lua

Verify Installation

  1. Start Plugify.
  2. The Lua Language Module should now be installed and ready for use.

Folder Structure

After installation, the Lua Language Module should have the following folder structure:

Explanation

  • res/extensions/plugify-module-lua: The root folder for the Lua Language Module.
  • bin: Contains the compiled module binaries (.dll for Windows, .so for Linux and .dylib for macOS).
  • plugify-module-lua.pmodule: The module manifest file that describes the module and its language.

Troubleshooting

Module Not Found

  • Ensure the repository URL is correct and accessible.

Installation Fails

  • Check your internet connection.
  • Ensure you have the latest version of Plugify installed.
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