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Description:
Manage and switch between versions of Lua, LuaJIT, and Luarocks

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: lua luajit luarocks version-manager development

Install: brew install luaver

About:
Luaver is a command-line utility that simplifies the installation and management of multiple Lua environments. It allows developers to seamlessly install, switch between, and manage different versions of Lua, LuaJIT, and Luarocks on a per-project or global basis. This tool is essential for maintaining compatibility across projects that rely on different Lua versions.

Key Features:

Install multiple versions of Lua, LuaJIT, and Luarocks
Seamlessly switch between installed versions globally or per-shell
Simple, user-friendly command-line interface
Manages environment variables automatically

Use Cases:

Managing Lua versions for different legacy and modern projects
Testing Lua libraries across multiple interpreter versions
Setting up consistent development environments for Lua teams

Alternatives:

luaenv – Similar functionality to luaenv, but Luaver also manages LuaJIT and Luarocks out of the box.
Docker – Docker provides complete environment isolation but is heavier than Luaver's lightweight version switching.

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