Quick start

Welcome to the Lua Language Module for Plugify! This module enables developers to write powerful and dynamic plugins using Lua. Whether you're building interactive tools, automating tasks, or embedding logic, Lua’s lightweight and embeddable design makes it an ideal choice for extending Plugify.

What is the Lua Language Module?

The Lua Language Module allows you to create plugins using the lightweight and fast Lua scripting language, widely used in games and embedded systems. This means you can:

1. Write and execute Lua plugins with minimal setup
2. Use a simple and expressive syntax
3. Run plugins efficiently with minimal memory footprint
4. Integrate seamlessly with Plugify and other plugins

Lua’s coroutine-based concurrency and extensibility make it perfect for real-time interactions, while its small size ensures fast loading and easy distribution.

Why Use Lua for Plugify?

Lua is a lightweight scripting language known for its simplicity and performance:

• Fast & Lightweight – Designed for embedded use and fast execution
• Simple & Easy to Learn – Minimal syntax and easy to read
• Embeddable by Design – Ideal for scripting within applications
• Powerful Metaprogramming – Flexible tables and metatables

Whether you're a game developer, a systems integrator, or simply want a compact, fast way to build Plugify plugins, Lua is a great choice!

How Does It Work?

The Lua Language Module makes it easy to:

1. Write plugins in pure Lua
2. Load and execute them in Plugify’s Lua runtime
3. Use standard Lua libraries and idioms
4. Communicate with other plugins using Plugify’s API

You get full access to Lua’s expressive scripting capabilities with the performance benefits of its minimal runtime.

Who is This For?

The Lua Language Module is perfect for:

• Game Developers who already use Lua in their engines
• Automation Enthusiasts who want small, event-driven scripts
• Software Engineers looking for a fast, embeddable plugin system
• Anyone who wants an easy way to extend Plugify with Lua

Next Steps

Ready to start developing with Lua? Check out the full documentation for setup, examples, and best practices.