# Moonstone: A cross-platform Lua runtime and package manager built with Zig

A new open-source tool called Moonstone has been announced, providing a modern Lua runtime and package manager written in the Zig language. It aims to offer a cross-platform solution for Lua developers, simplifying both execution and package management. This matters as it addresses fragmentation in the Lua ecosystem with a single, efficient tool.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### Technology
- [Hacker News](https://moonstone.sh/) — Sat, 18 Jul 2026 01:18:15 +0000