Rex picks Lua over JS/Python for scripting, sparking embedded-language debate
sull · x · 2026-11-13
Nathan Flurry notes that Rex (Superlogical's terminal automation tool) uses Lua rather than JS/Python for its scripting layer — rex do runs Lua scripts that can manage sessions, windows, and terminal screens with full client power. Eric Sull adds that Lua remains the king of embedded scripting, a sensible choice when you're not relying on the JS ecosystem — a relevant design datapoint for agent tooling.
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