lua - Enhanced Lua Development

The lua module provides a comprehensive suite of tools for Lua developers, simplifying project setup, dependency management, and script execution.

When to Activate

• When initializing a new Lua project structure (init).
• When installing Lua modules and libraries using Luarocks integration (install).
• When formatting, checking, or linting Lua source code.
• When compiling Lua scripts into standalone static binaries.

Core Principles & Rules

• Luarocks Integration: Use the install (or i) subcommand to manage dependencies easily.
• Static Compilation: Leverage the static subcommand for creating zero-dependency Lua executables.
• Code Quality: Supports check and format for maintaining Lua code standards.

Patterns & Examples

Install Library

# Install the 'lua-cjson' module using the integrated Luarocks
x lua i lua-cjson

Static Build

# Compile a Lua script into a single static binary
x lua static main.lua

Initialize Project

# Set up a new Lua project environment
x lua init

Checklist

• Confirm if the user needs to manage dependencies or execute a script.
• Verify the target platform for static compilation.