jinx ☆

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Description:
Embeddable scripting language for real-time applications

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: scripting embedded real-time gamedev c++

Install: brew install jinx

About:
Jinx is a lightweight, embeddable scripting language designed specifically for real-time applications. It features a familiar C-like syntax while prioritizing deterministic execution and memory usage. This makes it ideal for scenarios where predictable performance is critical, such as game logic and simulation systems.

Key Features:

Deterministic execution with no garbage collection pauses
Familiar C-like syntax for easy adoption
Lightweight and embeddable with minimal dependencies
Thread-safe design for concurrent applications

Use Cases:

Game logic scripting for real-time video games
Configuration and logic for simulation software
Plugin systems requiring safe, sandboxed execution

Alternatives:

Lua – Lua is more mature and widely adopted but lacks Jinx's deterministic real-time guarantees
AngelScript – Similar performance goals but Jinx offers a more modern syntax and stricter safety features

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 12, 2025 12:15pm		0	VERSION_BUMP	d5e1fa86
Sep 14, 2024 9:47am		0	VERSION_BUMP	693ab8f1