Linux · Developer Tools
ZeroBrane Studio
Lightweight Lua-based IDE for Lua
by Paul Kulchenko
Official site: flathub.org
About ZeroBrane Studio
ZeroBrane Studio is a lightweight Lua IDE with code completion, syntax
highlighting, live coding, code analyzer, and debugging support for
Lua 5.1, Lua 5.2, Lua 5.3, LuaJIT, and other Lua engines.
It is simple and instantly usable for beginners yet feature-rich and
extensible for experienced developers. It has a small footprint and is
completely customizable with Lua while still including a full IDE feature
set including a remote debugger.
How to install ZeroBrane Studio
- Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
- Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
- Prefer the command line? With Flatpak you can install and update it with: flatpak install flathub com.zerobrane.studio
- Open ZeroBrane Studio once it finishes installing.
Frequently asked questions
Is ZeroBrane Studio free to download?
Yes. The Download button sends you to flathub.org, the developer's official site, where ZeroBrane Studio is available to download. Flatnic doesn't host or modify any files.
How do I install ZeroBrane Studio from the command line?
With Flatpak, run: flatpak install flathub com.zerobrane.studio. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.
Is ZeroBrane Studio safe?
ZeroBrane Studio downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.
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