zerobranestudio
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Description:
Lua IDE
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 2.01@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: lua ide development debugger cross-platform
Install: brew install --cask zerobranestudio
About:
ZeroBrane Studio is a lightweight, cross-platform Lua IDE designed for Lua developers. It offers real-time code interpretation, debugging capabilities, and syntax highlighting. The IDE is highly portable and supports multiple Lua interpreters, making it ideal for embedded development and game scripting.
Key Features:
  • Live coding and immediate feedback
  • Integrated debugger with breakpoints and watches
  • Cross-platform support (Windows, macOS, Linux)
  • Extensible with Lua plugins
  • Syntax highlighting and auto-completion
Use Cases:
  • Developing scripts for embedded systems or IoT devices
  • Creating and debugging Lua code for game engines like LÖVE
  • Learning and teaching Lua programming
Alternatives:
  • LuaRocks – Package manager for Lua modules rather than a full IDE
  • Visual Studio Code – Heavier, general-purpose editor requiring extensions for Lua
Version History
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Aug 5, 2025 6:01pm 2.01 0 VERSION_BUMP 9d810b12