Lumen

Lumen is a lightweight, stack-based scripting language built from scratch in C++20, complete with its own compiler, custom bytecode format, and virtual machine. It's designed to be simple enough to pick up quickly while still exposing the real mechanics behind how programming languages work making it as much a learning tool as a usable scripting language. It's also available on Android.

Install on Arch Linux:
yay -S lumen-lang-git

Online playground:
https://lumen.olehsheremeta.com/playground

Docs:
https://lumen.olehsheremeta.com/

Android version GitHub:
https://github.com/spikest3r/LumenRuntimeAndroid

Features

Simple and readable syntax
Self-contained toolchain with compiler, VM, debugger and disassembler
Beginner-friendly CLI with built-in examples
Portable and minimal
Supports Linux, Windows and Web

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License

GNU General Public License version 3.0 (GPLv3)

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Additional Project Details

Operating Systems

Linux, Windows

Intended Audience

Developers

User Interface

Console/Terminal

Programming Language

C++

Related Categories

C++ Programming Languages

Registered

2026-07-21

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