goja
A pure Go implementation of ECMAScript 5.1+ with a focus on standard compliance and performance.
What is goja?
Goja is a JavaScript engine implemented in pure Go that executes ECMAScript 5.1+ code. It allows developers to embed JavaScript runtime capabilities directly into Go applications, facilitating scripting, configuration, or dynamic behavior without relying on external engines like V8. It solves the need for a lightweight, standard-compliant JavaScript interpreter that integrates natively with Go's ecosystem and avoids cgo overhead.
Go developers who need to embed JavaScript scripting within their applications, such as for plugins, rules engines, or dynamic configuration, and researchers requiring fine-grained control over execution environments.
Developers choose Goja for its pure Go implementation, which eliminates cgo dependencies and simplifies building and deployment across platforms. It offers better performance than many other Go-based JavaScript interpreters and provides deep, low-level control over the runtime, making it ideal for scenarios where frequent Go-JavaScript interop is needed.
Overview
ECMAScript/JavaScript engine in pure Go
Use Cases
Best For
- Embedding JavaScript scripting capabilities in Go applications
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