dbohdan/embedded-scripting-languages resource

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A curated list of mature, actively developed open-source scripting languages designed to be embedded in applications, including Datalog implementations. It catalogs each language's implementation language, garbage collection strategy, license, and notes, flagging strong copyleft licenses.

Use cases

• find a scripting language to embed in my C++ application
• compare embedded interpreters by license and GC strategy
• choose a lightweight scripting engine for a game or tool
• find a GPL-free embeddable scripting language
• research interpreters implemented in Go or Rust
• pick a scripting language for an embedded system

When to choose

• you need to survey options before embedding a scripting language in your app
• you want license and GC details compared side by side
• you need a starting point for evaluating interpreters like Lua alternatives

When to avoid

• you need a full-featured general-purpose scripting language for standalone use
• you want a maintained library rather than a reference list
• you need benchmarks or performance comparisons

Facets

learning-resource · maturity active

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