Moonshine
A lightweight Lua virtual machine that runs in web browsers, enabling Lua scripting for web applications.
What is Moonshine?
Moonshine is a lightweight Lua virtual machine that runs directly in web browsers. It enables developers to execute Lua code on the client side, allowing for embedded scripting in web applications and games without server dependencies.
Web developers and game developers who want to integrate Lua scripting into browser-based applications, educational tools, or interactive experiences.
Developers choose Moonshine for its minimal footprint and direct browser compatibility, providing a simple way to leverage Lua's scripting capabilities in web environments where traditional Lua VMs aren't natively supported.
Overview
A lightweight Lua VM for the browser
Use Cases
Best For
- Embedding Lua scripting in browser-based games
- Creating interactive educational demos with Lua in the browser
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