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ZeroBrane Studio
zerobranestudio · v2.01
3
8.0
Lua IDE
brew install --cask zerobranestudio 3
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Trust Score 3/10
✗ Open source (NOASSERTION) +0
✗ Active development +0
✓ Licensed +1
✗ No auto-updates +0
✓ Not deprecated +1
✓ Established (>1yr) +1
✗ Low installs +0
Review
Mar 11, 2026ZeroBrane Studio is a lightweight Lua IDE offering features like code completion, live coding, and remote debugging. It supports multiple Lua versions and is ideal for developers needing efficient Lua development tools.
Provides a comprehensive IDE for Lua development with tools for coding, debugging, and analysis.
Maturity: The project is mature with active maintenance and a strong GitHub presence, though it has several open issues.
Community: Hacker News discussions highlight appreciation for its features, particularly live coding and debugging capabilities.
Pros
- + Lightweight and efficient for Lua development
- + Comprehensive feature set including live coding and remote debugging
- + Cross-platform support across Windows, macOS, and Linux
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Significant number of open issues on GitHub
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