Lua for Windows is a 'batteries included environment' for the Lua scripting language on Windows.
Publisher’s description
What is Lua for Windows?
Lua for Windows by The Lua for Windows Project and Lua and Tecgraf, PUC-Rio is Windows software in the languages & sdks category. It is written in HTML.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (Inno Setup) installers for 32-bit Windows. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 98,502 times. The source code on GitHub (rjpcomputing/luaforwindows) has 3,255 stars. Similar programs include Go Programming Language, LLVM and Deno.
Project description on GitHub: “Lua for Windows is a 'batteries included environment' for the Lua scripting language on Windows. NOTICE: Looking for maintainer.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
- No update for more than a year
In short: Lua for Windows is a languages & sdk tool for 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Lua for Windows safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
C5F96E5183ADEA82A0F0D25AD0940C7AE50D40C542D2D7331CC887D5FDDB4191· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.1.5.52Latest | April 13, 2022 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id rjpcomputing.luaforwindows -echoco install Lua -yscoop install main/lua-for-windowsLuaForWindows_v5.1.5-52.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- The Lua for Windows Project and Lua and Tecgraf, PUC-Rio
- Category
- Languages & SDKs
- Licence
- As Is License
- Source code
- github.com/rjpcomputing/luaforwindows
- Written in
- HTML
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 5.1.5.52
- Released
- April 13, 2022
- Added to the catalogue
- April 13, 2022
- Versions listed
- 1
- Chocolatey downloads
- 98,502
- GitHub stars
- 3,255
- GitHub forks
- 495
- winget ID
- rjpcomputing.luaforwindows
- Chocolatey package
- Lua
- Scoop package
- main/lua-for-windows
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Lua for Windows safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Lua for Windows with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can Lua for Windows be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Lua for Windows run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.
What are alternatives to Lua for Windows?
Go Programming Language, LLVM, Deno, CMake and Yarn. The alternatives page compares them.
