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Apps with 'Lua scripting' feature

  1. OBS Studio icon

    OBS Studio

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
    • Steam
    • FreeBSD
    142 alternatives to OBS Studio 

    OBS Studio (also known as Open Broadcaster Software, or OBS) is a screen-casting and live-streaming software available across multiple platforms including macOS, Windows and Linux. Boasting features typically only found in commercial screen recording apps, OBS also provides one...

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    1.  Virtual camera outputUse the output from OBS Studio as your webcam's primary video source.
    2.  Extensible by Plugins/ExtensionsOBS Studio can be extended with add-ons, plugins and extensions.
    3.  Dark ModeOBS Studio supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
    4.  Transitions EffectsOBS Studio allows you to apply transition effects between two different scenes/pages using pre-loaded or custom animated transitions.
    5.  RTMP Live StreamingOBS Studio supports the Real Time Messaging Protocol to connect an encoder with a server.
    6.  Live Video EffectsOBS Studio lets you edit your video input in real time to apply new image values or add filters.
    7.  Multi-streamingWith OBS Studio you can live streaming to multiple channels simultaneously.
    8.  Screen SharingYou can use OBS Studio to share your screen with your colleages or friends.
    9.  Custom overlaysOBS Studio allows you to add custom images or videos on top of your composition.
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  2. MPV icon

    MPV

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • BSD
    • Xfce
    88 alternatives to MPV 

    MPV is an audio and movie player based on MPlayer and mplayer2. It supports a wide variety of video file formats, audio and video codecs, and subtitle types.

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    1.  LightweightMPV consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
    2.  Command line interfaceMPV either have CLI support or is a CLI-only app.
    3.  Extensible by Plugins/ExtensionsMPV can be extended with add-ons, plugins and extensions.
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  4. Double Commander is a cross-platform open source file manager with two panels side by side. It is inspired by Total Commander and features some new ideas.

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    1.  Batch Rename FilesDouble Commander supports renaming of different types of files or data in large batches.
    2.  PortableDouble Commander can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
    3.  Extensible by Plugins/ExtensionsDouble Commander can be extended with add-ons, plugins and extensions.
    4.  Ad-freeDouble Commander doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
    5.  Dark ModeDouble Commander supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
    Double Commander 0.7.0 running on Windows 10
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  5. darktable is a virtual lighttable and darkroom for photographers: it manages your digital negatives in a database and lets you view them through a zoomable lighttable. it also enables you to develop raw images and enhance them.

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    1.  No Coding Requireddarktable can be used without an coding or programming skills.
    2.  Non Destructive Editingdarktable allows you to make changes to a file without overwriting the original data, which remains available in case you want to revert to it.
    3.  Support for scriptingdarktable supports scripts and macros to automate or customize tasks.
    4.  Command line interfacedarktable either have CLI support or is a CLI-only app.
    Darktable’s lighttable mode showing a collection
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  6. Neovim icon

    Neovim

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • BSD
    81 alternatives to Neovim 

    Neovim is Vim out of the box.

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    1.  Extensible by Plugins/ExtensionsNeovim can be extended with add-ons, plugins and extensions.
    2.  LightweightNeovim consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
    3.  Syntax HighlightingNeovim supports syntax highlighting for various programming and markup languages.
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  7. MediaWiki icon

    MediaWiki

    • Self-Hosted
    • PHP
    • Cloudron
    85 alternatives to MediaWiki 

    MediaWiki is a free software wiki package written in PHP, originally for use on Wikipedia. It is now used by several other projects of the non-profit Wikimedia Foundation and by many other wikis, including this website, the home of MediaWiki.

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    1.  WYSIWYG SupportMediaWiki integrates a WYSIWYG editor to edit the look and content of a document, page, or file.
    2.  File VersioningMediaWiki has a version system that lets you view and go back to older versions of the project/file/document.
    3.  Syntax HighlightingMediaWiki supports syntax highlighting for various programming and markup languages.
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  8. LÖVE icon

    LÖVE

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • BSD
    • iPad
    • FreeBSD
    85 alternatives to LÖVE 

    Hi there! LÖVE is an awesome framework you can use to make 2D games in Lua. It's free, open-source, and works on Windows, Mac OS X, Linux, Android and iOS.

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    1.  PortableLÖVE can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
    2.  LightweightLÖVE consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
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  9. Roblox icon

    Roblox

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • HTC Vive
    • Kindle Fire
    • Gear VR
    • Xbox
    68 alternatives to Roblox 

    Roblox allows you to create games, build whatever you want with lego-like bricks, play other games made by users of the community, and even participate in the economy by trading, selling, buying, and collecting items.

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    1.  MultiplayerRoblox offers a game mode for more than one player.
    2.  Support for scriptingRoblox supports scripts and macros to automate or customize tasks.
    3.  Multiple Account supportRoblox support multiple accounts without the need to logout and login
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  10. Aegisub icon

    Aegisub

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    37 alternatives to Aegisub 

    Aegisub is an advanced subtitle editor for Windows, and UNIX-like systems, such as Linux, Mac OS X and BSD. It is open source software and free for any use.

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    1.  LightweightAegisub consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
    2.  PortableAegisub can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
    3.  Spell CheckingAegisub can detect and correct all types of grammar and spelling mistakes.
    Discontinued

    The project is no longer developed. Last version, 3.2.2, released in December 2014, can still be downloaded from the official site and GitHub.

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  11. The completely free and open-source game engine Defold solves the technical issues we all have in common when making games. That way, you can focus on being creative and building a great game.

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  12. This is a tool for powerful automation of OS X. At its core, Hammerspoon is just a bridge between the operating system and a Lua scripting engine.

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    1.  Extensible by Plugins/ExtensionsHammerspoon can be extended with add-ons, plugins and extensions.
    Configuration window
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  13. Textadept icon

    Textadept

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    81 alternatives to Textadept 

    Textadept is a fast, minimalist, and ridiculously extensible cross-platform text editor for programmers. Written in a combination of C and Lua and relentlessly optimized for speed and minimalism over the years, Textadept is an ideal editor for programmers who want endless...

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    1.  Syntax HighlightingTextadept supports syntax highlighting for various programming and markup languages.
    2.  LightweightTextadept consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
    3.  PortableTextadept can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
    4.  Command line interfaceTextadept either have CLI support or is a CLI-only app.
    running in windows 7. (aero disabled)
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  14. Play games your way! “GameGuardian” is a game hack/alteration tool. With it, you can modify money, HP, SP, and much more. You can enjoy the fun part of a game without suffering from its unseasonable design.

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  15. PICO-8 icon

    PICO-8

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Raspberry Pi
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    PICO-8 is a Lua based fantasy console for playing and programming tiny games and other computer programs. The app boots to a shell prompt with easy access to scores of game building tools.

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  16. nCine icon

    nCine

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Emscripten
    67 alternatives to nCine 

    nCine is a cross-platform 2D game engine in C++ for fast and performant game development.

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    ncParticleEditor
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