luarocks ☆
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Description:
Package manager for the Lua programming language
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: lua package-manager development modules dependencies
Install: brew install luarocks
About:
Luarocks is the de facto package manager for the Lua programming language. It allows developers to install, manage, and create Lua modules with ease. It provides a central repository for libraries and tools, streamlining dependency management for Lua projects.
Key Features:
  • Command-line interface for installing and managing packages
  • Access to a comprehensive public repository of Lua modules
  • Supports creating and distributing custom rockspecs (package definitions)
  • Manages dependencies automatically during installation
  • Cross-platform compatibility
Use Cases:
  • Installing third-party libraries for Lua projects
  • Publishing custom Lua modules to the public repository
  • Managing dependencies in Lua development environments
  • Integrating package management into CI/CD pipelines
Alternatives:
  • LuaRocks (Standalone) – The Homebrew formula provides a convenient installation method for macOS/Linux, whereas standalone installation requires manual setup.
Version History
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Mar 4, 2026 5:45pm 1 REVISION_ONLY ac24800a
Sep 26, 2024 5:28am 0 VERSION_BUMP 2c575baa
Aug 29, 2023 2:55pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 038b1090
Feb 17, 2023 8:05am 0 VERSION_BUMP 60a99fdc
Feb 17, 2023 8:04am 0 VERSION_BUMP d0a96fdb
Jan 21, 2023 2:32pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 2fcfc003
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