umka-lang ☆

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Description:
Statically typed embeddable scripting language

Type: Formula | Latest Version: 1.5.4@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 24, 2025

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Stars: 1,914 | Forks: 76 | Language: C | Category: Developer tools

Tags: scripting embedable static-typing language programming

Install: brew install umka-lang

About:
Umka is a statically typed, embeddable scripting language designed for embedding in applications. It offers a C-like syntax with garbage collection and supports both imperative and object-oriented programming paradigms, making it suitable for extending and scripting complex software.

Key Features:

Statically typed for early error detection
Embeddable in C/C++ applications
Garbage collected memory management
Supports imperative and OOP paradigms
C-like syntax for familiarity

Use Cases:

Embedded scripting for game engines and applications
Creating extension APIs for complex C/C++ software
Rapid prototyping within a larger system

Alternatives:

Lua – Lua is dynamically typed, while Umka offers static typing for compile-time safety.
Squirrel – Squirrel is also embeddable but dynamically typed, whereas Umka provides static type checking.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Dec 24, 2025 11:31pm	1.5.4	0	VERSION_BUMP	0ef3cf4f
Sep 12, 2025 12:08am		0	VERSION_BUMP	4d0869e0