Origin Programming Language · v1.7.26

Origin is a Python/Java-based programming language with a syntax designed to be expressive, English-like, and hardware-first. It enables AI models and developers to produce scalable code with high readability while retaining the full power of the Python ecosystem.

Visit the official documentation: docs-origin.onrender.com

September 2026 re-issue: The v1.7.26 release normalizes the flat-layout imports across the toolchain (parser, interpreter, bytecode VM), fixing the attempted relative import with no known parent package error that made the CLI unusable, and retains v1.7.24's bytecode VM and interpreter stability plus v1.7.23's multi-import and transformer library updates. The bytecode VM migration continues on the origin-dev branch and will ship as v1.8.

Key Features

• English-Like Syntax: Write code that reads like natural language.
• Built-in Library System: Import .or library files with import calc, including a math library (calc.or) and graph plotting library (graph.or).
• Hardware Primitives: Native, intuitive commands for Raspberry Pi GPIO and ServoKit (PCA9685).
• Strict Typing: Recommended type annotations (let x: int = 10) for predictable state and AI-native safety, with untyped declarations auto-inferred.
• Safe Hardware I/O: Automatic angle clamping (0-180 degrees) for servos to prevent physical damage.
• Formal Module System: Professional namespacing and module support (import math as m, from lib import x).
• Binary Builder: Compile your Origin scripts into standalone, zero-dependency .exe files.
• Modern Logic: Support for Object-Oriented Programming (classes), try/except/else, parallel thread blocks, and robust scope management.

Installation

Standalone (Recommended)

You can now download Origin as a standalone installer for Windows. This is the fastest way to get started.

1. Download: Origin v1.7.26 Stable
2. Install: Run secure_install.ps1 with PowerShell.
3. Usage: Open a new terminal and type origin.

Developer / Source

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/boblio-max/origin.git
   

2. Install Dependencies:

   pip install -r requirements.txt
   

Language Reference

1. Variables & Types

Origin uses let for variables and const for immutable references. Types are recommended; untyped declarations are auto-inferred.

let   x: int    = 10          # Scalar integer
let   name: str = "Origin"    # String literal
let   flag: bool = true       # Boolean (lowercase)
const e: float = 2.71828      # Immutable constant
let   data: none = none       # None literal

Multiple variables can be declared (and typed) in one statement:

let a, b = 1, 2               # Inferred: int, int
let p, q: int, str = 6, "hi"  # Per-name annotations

Built-in constants and math helpers are available without imports:

print pi       # 3.141592653589793
print abs(-7)  # 7

2. Built-in Libraries

Origin includes a standard library system under lib/. Use import to load them:

import calc
import graph

# Math utilities
calc = calc()
print calc.sqrt(25)
print calc.pi

# Graph plotting
graph "My Plot" with {
    X: color(1,0,0) as "Line A",
}

3. Hardware Control

Control hardware directly with the set namespace and native protocol primitives.

# Set Servo 1 to 90 degrees (clamped 0-180)
set servo.angle 1, 90

# Drive BCM Pin 12 HIGH
set pin 12, 1

# Parentheseless I2C, SPI, and UART calls
i2c.read 0x40, 4
spi.write 0x01

4. Data Structures

# Lists
let tools: list = ["Servo", "GPIO", "I2C"]
print tools[0]

# Dictionaries (Access via { })
let config: dict = {"speed": 100, "active": true}
print config{"speed"}

# Tuples
let coord: tuple = (10, 20)

5. Raw Python Blocks

Seamlessly bridge the gap between Origin and Python.

py {
    import math
    import os
    print("Python process ID:", os.getpid())
    print("Sine of 90 degrees:", math.sin(math.pi/2))
}

6. Module System

Origin supports a formal module system for clean namespacing.

import math_utils as mu        # Import with alias
from robotics import drive     # Selective import

print mu.square(10)
drive(1.0)

7. Object-Oriented Programming

Define classes with fields and methods natively for structured development.

class Sensor (pin type) {
    def read() {
        return pin
    }
}

Origin scripts use the .or extension.

Running a script:

origin main.or

Building a standalone binary:

origin build main.or

Roadmap

The following features are currently in development:

• Pattern Matching: match and case constructs.
• Advanced Structures: struct and enum types.
• Asynchronous I/O: Native async and await support.
• Metaprogramming: macro and inline definitions.
• Unified IDE: A dedicated cross-platform IDE for Origin development.

License & Contact

Distributed under the MIT License. Author: Nikhil Mahankali Contact: nikhilmahankali56@gmail.com