Best Open Source lua Libraries
A curated list of the most popular GitHub repositories tagged with lua. Select any project to visualize its architecture and dive into the codebase using RepoMind's AI engine.
#1neovim/neovim
Vim-fork focused on extensibility and usability
#2coolsnowwolf/lede
Lean's LEDE source
#3NvChad/NvChad
Blazing fast Neovim framework providing solid defaults and a beautiful UI, enhancing your neovim experience.
#4LunarVim/LunarVim
🌙 LunarVim is an IDE layer for Neovim. Completely free and community driven.
#5nvim-telescope/telescope.nvim
Find, Filter, Preview, Pick. All lua, all the time.
#6cocos2d/cocos2d-x
Cocos2d-x is a suite of open-source, cross-platform, game-development tools utilized by millions of developers across the globe. Its core has evolved to serve as the foundation for Cocos Creator 1.x & 2.x.
#7Hammerspoon/hammerspoon
Staggeringly powerful macOS desktop automation with Lua
#8lk-geimfari/awesomo
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#9nvim-mini/mini.nvim
Library of 40+ independent Lua modules improving Neovim experience with minimal effort
#10ThePhD/sol2
Sol3 (sol2 v3.0) - a C++ <-> Lua API wrapper with advanced features and top notch performance - is here, and it's great! Documentation:
#11silverbulletmd/silverbullet
An open source personal productivity platform built on Markdown, turbo charged with the scripting power of Lua
#12mpvnet-player/mpv.net
🎞 mpv.net is a media player for Windows with a modern GUI.
#13praydog/REFramework
Mod loader, scripting platform, and VR support for all RE Engine games
#14widelands/widelands
Widelands is a free, open source real-time strategy game with singleplayer campaigns and a multiplayer mode. The game was inspired by Settlers II™ (© Bluebyte) but has significantly more variety and depth to it.
#15multitheftauto/mtasa-blue
Multi Theft Auto is a game engine that turns Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas into networked multiplayer.
#16Mudlet/Mudlet
⚔️ A cross-platform, open source, and super fast MUD client with scripting in Lua
#17IppClub/Dora-SSR
A game engine for rapid development across devices, featuring a built-in Web IDE with intuitive toolchain.
#18LandSandBoat/server
:sailboat: LandSandBoat - a server emulator for Final Fantasy XI
#19soloists25wipe/Roblox-Pack-Executor-2026
XCutors – A comprehensive Roblox executor and script loader collection for Windows desktops.
#20Open-Markets-Initiative/wireshark-lua
Source generated cross platform Wireshark dissectors
#21charliie-dev/nvimdots.lua
Lazy AF neovim config, well structured in lua.
#22parching780883macadam/Roblox-Script-Executor-2026
XCutors – A complete Windows desktop collection for running custom Roblox scripts with our universal loader.
#23xiyoo0812/quanta
A Game Server Engine based on Lua!