curl-programming-lang 1.4.2

Curl is an open-source programming language built on Python technology

Curl Programming Language

Curl is an open-source programming language built on Python technology, designed to be simple and expressive. Every statement uses a keyword{...}\ style, and blocks are opened with - and closed with --\.

Requirements

• Python 3.7+
• Node.js (optional — only needed for otherCoding{"JavaScript", ...} blocks)

Installation

From PyPI (recommended):

pip install curl-programming-lang

To upgrade:

pip install --upgrade curl-programming-lang

From source:

git clone https://github.com/gautamritvik/Curl-Programming.git
cd Curl-Programming
pip install -e .

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Running the Curl terminal (REPL)

curlang

Running a Curl program

curlang [YOUR-FILE].curl

CLI flags

curlang --version    show version
curlang --license    show license
curlang --credits    show credits
curlang --help       show help

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Syntax Reference

Print — pcType

Outputs text to the console. Supports string concatenation with +.

pcType{"Hello, World!"}\
pcType{"Hello, " + var{name} + "!"}\

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Input — pcAsk

Prompts the user for input. The result is accessed anywhere with input{ans}.

pcAsk{"What is your name? >>"}\
pcType{"You said: " + input{ans}}\

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Variables — var

Assign a value with var{name, value}\. Reference it later with var{name}.

var{name, "Ritvik"}\
pcType{var{name}}\

Variables can hold strings, numbers, or lists.

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Lists — list

Create a list with items separated by ;. Typically assigned to a variable.

var{colors, list{"red"; "green"; "blue"}}\
pcType{var{colors}}\

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Functions — createFunc / func

Define a function with createFunc{name}- and close it with --\. Call it with func{name}\.

createFunc{greet}-
    pcType{"Hello from greet!"}\
--\

func{greet}\

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Conditionals — if / elif / else

Simple if:

if{var{score} >= 90, then}-
    pcType{"Grade: A"}\
--\

If / else:

if{var{score} >= 90, then}-
    pcType{"Grade: A"}\
else:
    pcType{"Grade: B or below"}\
--\

If / elif / else:

if{var{score} >= 90, then}-
    pcType{"Grade: A"}\
elif{var{score} >= 80, then}-
    pcType{"Grade: B"}\
else:
    pcType{"Grade: C or below"}\
--\

For if+elif chains without an else, close with --\--\.

Supported comparison operators: == != < > <= >=

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Embedded code blocks — otherCoding

Run a block of code written in another language. The closing }\ must be on its own line.

otherCoding{"Python",

x = 10
print("x =", x)

}\

Supported languages:

Language	Status
Python	Fully supported
JavaScript / Node.js	Supported (requires Node.js)
Java, C, C++	Not supported at runtime

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Import — import

Import a Python package and give it a nickname.

import{"math", m}\

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AI — pcAI

pcAI is a built-in AI module — no import required. It supports conversation history, system prompts, and an interactive chat mode.

Configure it with environment variables:

Variable	Default	Description
CURL_AI_KEY or OPENAI_API_KEY	(none)	Your API key
CURL_AI_BASE_URL	https://api.openai.com/v1	API base URL
CURL_AI_MODEL	gpt-4o-mini	Model name

Works with OpenAI, OpenRouter, Ollama, or any OpenAI-compatible API.

Ask a question:

var{reply, pcAI.ask{"What is the capital of France?"}}\
pcType{var{reply}}\

Set a persona (system prompt):

pcAI.context{"You are a friendly pirate who answers in rhymes."}\
var{reply, pcAI.ask{"What is 2 + 2?"}}\
pcType{var{reply}}\

Interactive chat loop (type exit to quit):

pcAI.chat{""}\

Other methods:

var{s, pcAI.summarize{"some long text"}}\
var{a, pcAI.analyze{"some data"}}\
var{mood, pcAI.sentiment{"I love this!"}}\
var{t, pcAI.translate{"Bonjour — translate to English"}}\
pcAI.reset{""}\

Conversation history is kept across pcAI.ask calls and auto-compacts when it gets long.

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Symbols

Symbol	Meaning
\	End of a statement
-	Start of a block
--\	End of a block
{}	Argument container
""	String / text data
;	Separator inside lists
,	Separator between parameters
==	Equals
!=	Not equals
=	Assignment
+	Concatenation / addition
-	Subtraction
*	Multiplication
/	Division

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Example program

var{name, "Ritvik"}\
pcType{"Hello, " + var{name} + "!"}\

var{score, 95}\
if{var{score} >= 90, then}-
    pcType{"You got an A!"}\
else:
    pcType{"Keep trying!"}\
--\

createFunc{sayBye}-
    pcType{"Goodbye, " + var{name} + "!"}\
--\

func{sayBye}\

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Example AI program

pcAI.context{"You are a helpful tutor."}\
var{answer, pcAI.ask{"Explain what a variable is in one sentence."}}\
pcType{var{answer}}\

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License

This project is licensed under the Apache License 2.0 (OSI-approved). See the full license at: https://github.com/gautamritvik/Curl-Programming/blob/main/LICENSE