wally ☆
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Description:
Modern package manager for Roblox projects inspired by Cargo
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: roblox luau package-manager developer-tools gamedev
Install: brew install wally
About:
Wally is a modern package manager designed specifically for Roblox development, taking inspiration from Rust's Cargo. It simplifies dependency management by allowing developers to declare external packages in a simple manifest file and automatically resolving and installing them. This tool streamlines the workflow for teams and open-source contributors by standardizing how libraries are shared and consumed within the Roblox ecosystem.
Key Features:
  • Declarative dependency management via a manifest file
  • Lock file support for reproducible builds
  • Publishing and registry management for sharing packages
  • CLI tooling optimized for Roblox Studio workflows
Use Cases:
  • Managing third-party libraries in a Roblox game project
  • Sharing internal utility modules across multiple Roblox experiences
  • Automating dependency installation in CI/CD pipelines for Roblox
Alternatives:
  • Rojo – Rojo syncs files between a codebase and Roblox Studio, whereas Wally specifically handles versioned dependency management.
  • npm – npm is a general-purpose JavaScript package manager, while Wally is tailored for the Luau/Roblox runtime.
Version History
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Oct 27, 2024 11:42pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 186ecef9
Sep 18, 2023 11:02pm 0 VERSION_BUMP cc4d9d7e
Jun 6, 2023 5:07am 0 VERSION_BUMP 70d80e6e
Jun 5, 2023 11:59pm 0 VERSION_BUMP a61a897a
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