GNU/Linux Arch Lua QuickStart Guide
How to Install Compiler and Get Started with LUA 5.x Programming on Arch GNU/Linux desktop – Step by step Tutorial.
Lua combines simple Procedural Syntax with powerful Data Description constructs based on Associative Arrays and Extensible Semantics.
Lua is Dynamically Typed, runs by interpreting Bytecode for a register-based Virtual Machine.
And has Automatic Memory Management with incremental Garbage Collection, making it ideal for Configuration, Scripting, and rapid Prototyping.
Moreover, this guide includes detailed instructions about to Getting Started with LUA Programming on Arch.
Finally, this Setup is valid for all the Arch Linux Based Distros like:
- Manjaro
- CachyOS
- EndeavourOS
- Garuda
- Bluestar
- ArcoLinux
- Archcraft
- ArchBang
- Artix
- Archman
- BlackArch
- ArchLabs

1. Terminal Getting Started Guide
How to QuickStart with Command Line on Arch GNU/Linux:
2. Installing LUA Compiler
Now to Install LUA 5.x Compiler on Arch
To Search for the available Releases:sudo apt search lua5
So then for instance, to Setup LUA 5.4 play:sudo pacman -Syu lua
Testing LUA Installation
Run:lua -v
The Output should simply showa the LUA Version.3. Get Started LUA Programming
How to Quick Start with LUA Programming on Linux