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darklua for Mac

Command-line tool that transforms Lua code

Quick answer: darklua is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install darklua. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 12 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What darklua is

darklua is a command-line tool for macOS: command-line tool that transforms Lua code.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the MIT licence.

How to install darklua

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install darklua.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

Prefer a graphical installer? Download it from the official site. MacPicks never hosts or mirrors binaries — the Homebrew command always pulls from the vendor's own release.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install darklua on Mac?

Run brew install darklua in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is darklua open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does darklua run on Apple silicon?

Homebrew publishes this formula for macOS. If upstream does not ship an Apple silicon build, Rosetta 2 handles the Intel binary.

How popular is darklua?

It was installed 12 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #7694 in this catalogue.

What version of darklua is current?

The latest packaged version is 0.19.0.