darklua ☆
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Description:
Command-line tool that transforms Lua code
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 0.17.3@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: lua minifier transformer developer-tools build-tool
Install: brew install darklua
About:
darklua is a command-line interface tool designed to process and transform Lua source code. It enables developers to minify, remove comments, and apply various code transformations to optimize Lua scripts for production environments. The tool is highly configurable and integrates seamlessly into build pipelines to reduce code size and improve performance.
Key Features:
  • Code minification and obfuscation
  • Configurable transformation rules
  • Source map generation support
  • Integration with build systems
Use Cases:
  • Optimizing Lua scripts for game development (e.g., Roblox)
  • Reducing bundle size for Lua-based applications
  • Preparing production builds by stripping debug code
Alternatives:
  • luamin – luamin is a simpler minifier, while darklua offers more granular, rule-based transformations.
  • lua-minifier – lua-minifier is another alternative, but darklua provides better configurability and source map support.
License: MIT
Bottles available for: arm64_tahoe, arm64_sequoia, arm64_sonoma, sonoma, arm64_linux, x86_64_linux
Version History
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Nov 27, 2025 10:55pm 0 VERSION_BUMP b9622892
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