Lua

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Lua is a scripting language which can be used to extend Golly's capabilities. Golly uses a statically embedded Lua interpreter to execute .lua scripts. The "Scripts" folder supplied with Golly contains a number of example Lua scripts.

See also

  • Tutorials/Scripts
  • Built-in help in Golly (Help → Lua Scripting, Help → Overlay)
  • NewCA.lua (discussion thread) at the ConwayLife.com forums