kalang

library0.0.24jsnpmunverified

KaLang is a programming language transpiled to JavaScript, designed to make game development fast and fun. It provides a custom syntax and a command-line transpiler. The current stable version is 0.0.24, released with active development. Key differentiators include a specialized focus on game development and a custom VSCode extension for editor support. It is not yet stable for production use and lacks extensive documentation or community adoption compared to established languages.

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npm install kalang

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kalang

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Install & Compatibility

Where this runs

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Code

Verified usage

Verified import paths — ran on the pinned version, not inferred.

kalang

✓ import { kalang } from 'kalang'

✗ const kalang = require('kalang')

The package is ESM-only; CommonJS require is not supported.

transpile

✓ import { transpile } from 'kalang'

✗ const transpile = require('kalang').transpile

Named export for transpiling KaLang code.

run

✓ import { run } from 'kalang'

✗ import { runProgram } from 'kalang'

The correct export is 'run', not 'runProgram'.

Shows how to programmatically run a KaLang file using the run function and also the CLI method.

import { run } from 'kalang'; import { readFileSync } from 'fs'; const code = readFileSync('program.ka', 'utf8'); run(code).then(() => console.log('Done')); // Or use the CLI: // npm i -g kalang // kalang run program.ka

Debug

Known issues

breakingBreaking changes in minor versions: API may change without notice.

fix

Pin to exact version and test updates.

affects: >=0.0.1 <1.0.0

deprecatedThe 'compile' function is deprecated in favor of 'transpile'.

fix

Use 'transpile' instead of 'compile'.

affects: >=0.0.20

gotchaKaLang CLI requires global installation; local install may not expose 'kalang' command.

fix

Use npx kalang or install globally with -g.

affects: >=0.0.1

gotchaThe language is experimental; not suitable for production use.

fix

Evaluate stability before using in production.

affects: >=0.0.1

deprecatedSupport for Node.js <14 has been dropped.

fix

Upgrade Node.js to version 14 or higher.

affects: >=0.0.22

Errors

Common errors & fixes

Error: Cannot find module 'kalang'

Missing local installation or attempting to require CommonJS.

fix

npm install kalang or use import instead of require.

SyntaxError: Unexpected token 'export'

Using CommonJS require on an ESM-only package.

fix

Use import syntax or set type: 'module' in package.json.

kalang: command not found

CLI not globally installed.

fix

npm install -g kalang or npx kalang.

TypeError: kalang.run is not a function

Incorrect import; using default instead of named export.

fix

import { run } from 'kalang' instead of import kalang from 'kalang'.

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Version history

0.0.24latest on npm

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