Bike
A cross-platform Common Lisp interface to .NET Core, enabling seamless interop without C++ code.
What is Bike?
Bike is a Common Lisp library that provides a full-featured interface to the .NET Core platform, enabling Lisp developers to call .NET code and utilize .NET assemblies directly. It serves as a modern rebirth of the RDNZL project, built entirely without C++ and designed to be fully cross-platform, bringing the power of .NET to the Common Lisp ecosystem. The library handles seamless interoperation, including method calls, object creation, and callbacks, while supporting image deployment for executable distribution.
Common Lisp developers who need to integrate with .NET Core libraries, frameworks, or existing codebases, particularly those working on cross-platform applications (Windows, Linux, macOS) using implementations like SBCL, CCL, or ECL. It is also suited for developers maintaining or migrating from the older RDNZL project.
Developers choose Bike over alternatives because it offers a batteries-included, cross-platform bridge to .NET Core without relying on low-level C++ code, simplifying integration and maintenance. Its automatic runtime discovery, support for image deployment, and handling of foreign thread callbacks provide a robust and seamless interop experience out of the box.
Overview
Common Lisp .Net Core Interop
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