PyLuaLinker 0.1.0

A command-line tool for linking Lua projects into a single file

PyLuaLinker

A python utility for linking LUA source files into one LUA file.

currently no builds available, to use download and run build.ps1 (currently no cross-platform support)

How-To:

setting up a new project:

Run:

PyLuaLinker new [path]

to initialize a new project at [path].
The result should look like this:

[path]/   
├── src   
└── buildscript.json

buildscript.json defines your application name, entry point and any source directories.

{  
     "app_name": "",   
     "entry_point": "",  
     "src_dir": [""]  
}  

key	description:
"app_name":	is the name of the file created by the linker
"entry_point":	is the name of your main source file
"src_dir":	is a list of paths (absolute or relative) to all required LUA source files

for an example look at the example implementation

marking import statements

To mark a require() statement for static linking, comment --> static in the same line.
Other types of import statement are currently not supported.

This allows for hybrid static / dynamic importing and for your source program to be either run conventionally or linked without modification.

building a project:

To link your project enter

PyLuaLinker build [buildscript.json]

Contributing;

This repository is open for issues and merge requests, but since I made this on a whim, I might drop support at any time.
If I ever stop responding, remember that all code written for this project is licensed GPLv3, so you can always copy it and make changes for yourself.