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hundredrabbits/Orca

Esoteric Programming Language observed · 2026-08-28

github.com/hundredrabbits/Orca · homepage · JavaScript · MIT (permissive) observed · 2026-08-28

Health v2 · maintenance only

56/100

  • Activity 52
  • Release rhythm 35
  • Longevity 100

Flags: no_releases

How is this computed?

round(0.45*activity + 0.35*rhythm + 0.20*longevity); archived -> min(score, 10) — computed 2026-09-03. Adoption (stars, forks) is never an input.

  • gap_med: n/a
  • age_days: 3122
  • days_rel: n/a
  • days_push: 290
  • n_releases_24m: 0

Full methodology

Adoption not part of the score

5073 stars · 252 forks observed · 2026-08-28

What it is AI-extracted, prompt v1, taxonomy v1, 2026-08-29, confidence not recorded

Orca is a two-dimensional esoteric programming language where every letter of the alphabet is an operator, designed to quickly create procedural sequencers. It ships as a livecoding desktop/browser application (built with Electron/JavaScript) that sends MIDI, OSC, and UDP to external audio and visual software rather than synthesizing sound itself.

Use cases

  • create procedural music sequencers with letters
  • livecode MIDI patterns into Ableton or Renoise
  • send OSC and UDP control signals to SuperCollider or VCV Rack
  • generate Euclidean rhythms and algorithmic melodies visually
  • experiment with a two-dimensional esoteric programming language
  • perform live audiovisual sets via livecoding

When to choose

  • you want a visual, grid-based livecoding environment for sequencing external gear or DAWs
  • you need MIDI, OSC, or UDP output to drive audio/visual tools
  • you enjoy esoteric languages and want to learn an unusual programming model
  • you want an offline-first tool that runs on desktop or in the browser

When to avoid

  • you need a synthesizer or built-in sound engine - Orca only sends control signals
  • you want a conventional text-based programming language for general-purpose development
  • you need polished, production-grade music production software
  • you require extensive documentation or mainstream community support

Facets

application · maturity active

programming-language interpreter audio-processing programming-languages media developer-tools entertainment windows browser cross-platform esoteric-language livecoding sequencer osc udp midi alphanumeric-sequencer procedural-music linux macos electron

3 sources

Member repositories

RepositoryRoleHealth v2
hundredrabbits/Orcamain56

For agents

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