Writing XScript

xscript is both an xpkg package and a cross-platform Lua script

When an xpkg package's type field is identified as script, and there is an xpkg_main entry point in the script, xlings will enable the reuse mechanism. And when xscript is installed by xlings, it will create a binary executable file with the same name to call this script.

Dual Perspective/Reuse Mechanism

• Perspective 1 - Package Manager/xpkg: Installation/uninstallation and version switching - can be managed and distributed by xlings - Natural attribute
• Perspective 2 - Program: After installation, a binary program will be generated using the package name and can be used as a normal program

Features

• Basic Lua syntax
• Naturally has xpkg package attributes, can be distributed and managed by xlings package manager
• Cross-platform + binary usage habits + multi-version coexistence and switching
• Can use libxpkg runtime library, and reuse xpkg package ecosystem
• Program entry point: xpkg_main

Applicable Scenarios

• Cross-platform scripts/command-line tools
• Abstract packaging of commonly used command combinations
• Creation of auxiliary commands that match personal habits
• Wrapper for other tools
• And any small tool development within 1000 lines

xscript Examples

• xpkg-helper: xpkg package export helper, can export installed xpkg packages and resources to specified folders
• linux-sysroot-create: sysroot creation tool, can specify linux-header and glibc versions
• musl-cross-make: musl version gcc toolchain building tool, one-click build of specified version gcc from source code
• configure-project-installer: configure-style project installer, one-click build and install from project source code to specified directory

TIP

You can use xlings install to install and experience these tools

For example:

xlings install xpkg-helper
xpkg-helper