Online Lua to Raku Converter
Click to select or drop your input code file here.
You can also type the input code below.
How to use this tool?
This free online converter lets you convert code from Lua to Raku in a click of a button. To use this converter, take the following steps -
- Type or paste your Lua code in the input box.
- Click the convert button.
- The resulting Raku code from the conversion will be displayed in the output box.
Key differences between Lua and Raku
| Characteristic | Lua | Raku |
|---|---|---|
| Syntax | Simple, lightweight, and minimalistic syntax inspired by Pascal; easy to read and write. | Rich, expressive, and flexible syntax with many features; can be more complex and Perl-like. |
| Paradigm | Primarily procedural with some support for object-oriented and functional programming. | Multi-paradigm: supports procedural, object-oriented, functional, concurrent, and declarative programming. |
| Typing | Dynamically typed with automatic type conversion. | Gradually typed: supports both dynamic and static typing with optional type annotations. |
| Performance | Very fast and lightweight; designed for embedding and scripting in performance-sensitive environments. | Generally slower than Lua due to its rich feature set and complex runtime. |
| Libraries and frameworks | Smaller standard library; relies on external modules (e.g., LuaRocks) and is popular in game development (e.g., Love2D, Corona SDK). | Growing ecosystem with modules available via the Raku ecosystem (e.g., zef); not as extensive as more established languages. |
| Community and support | Active, established community, especially in game development and embedded systems. | Smaller but passionate community; support is growing but less widespread than Lua. |
| Learning curve | Gentle learning curve due to its simplicity and minimalism. | Steeper learning curve because of its rich syntax and advanced features. |
