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lua-language-server for Mac

Language Server for the Lua language

Quick answer: lua-language-server is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install lua-language-server. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 2,269 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What lua-language-server is

lua-language-server is a command-line tool for macOS: language Server for the Lua language.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the MIT licence.

How to install lua-language-server

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install lua-language-server.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

Prefer a graphical installer? Download it from the official site. MacPicks never hosts or mirrors binaries — the Homebrew command always pulls from the vendor's own release.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install lua-language-server on Mac?

Run brew install lua-language-server in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is lua-language-server open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does lua-language-server run on Apple silicon?

Homebrew publishes this formula for macOS. If upstream does not ship an Apple silicon build, Rosetta 2 handles the Intel binary.

How popular is lua-language-server?

It was installed 2,269 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #621 in this catalogue.

What version of lua-language-server is current?

The latest packaged version is 3.19.2.