Lua Source File
General Information
| Title | LUA File Extension |
| Extension | .lua |
| Full Form | Lua Source File |
| File Type | Script File |
| Developer | Lua.org |
| MIME Type | text/x-lua |
File Function
| Primary Function | Contain scripts |
| Additional Functions | Game modding, Configuration |
| Features | Lightweight, Embeddable |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Depends on script |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Game Development | Yes |
| Embedded Systems | Yes |
| Web Servers | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Malicious code |
| Best Practices | Sanitize inputs, Code audit |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 1993 |
| Latest Version | Lua 5.4 (2020) |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .luac, .toc, .pk3, .cfg |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Lua interpreter |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux, Unix |
 ZeroBrane Studio |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |
| Text editors |
Free, Paid | Varies |