Cross-platform lua GUI framework with built-in theme support
Limekit is the first cross-platform lua GUI framework featuring comprehensive theme support. Built on PySide6 (Qt) with lupa (lua bridge), it provides a pure lua API without requiring Python knowledge. The framework enables "write once, run anywhere" development for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
With Limekit, you dont need to compile anything on any Operating System (OS). Simply install python, the framework, and you are good to go.
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Limekit's architecture consists of three key layers:
- Qt/PySide6 Base - Provides native widgets and rendering
- Wrapped Widgets - 40+ wrapper widgets for you
- lupa Bridge - Exposes wrapped components to lua runtime
The lupa engine handles all lua/python interoperability, allowing your lua code to interact with Qt widgets seamlessly.
Limekit is currently under active development. Please note:
- The codebase is evolving and may undergo significant changes
- Architecture is being refined as the project matures
- Some advanced features are still in development
This project represents a passionate effort begun before the era of generative AI tools. While it may not reflect senior-level architecture patterns yet, it demonstrates innovative thinking and practical problem-solving in bridging lua with modern GUI frameworks.
- Pure lua API - No Python knowledge needed
- True cross-platform - Single codebase for all desktop platforms
- Advanced theming - Material Design, Light/Dark modes, Fluent (coming soon)
- Native performance - Powered by Qt through PySide6
- Complete toolkit - Includes all essential widgets and layout managers
- Integrated runtime - Comes with Limer deployment tool
There are lots of examples you can check out to appreciate the framework Check out https://github.com/mitosisX/limekit-demos
Head over to https://limekit.readthedocs.io/ for the installation process
- Python 3.10+ (for framework backend)
- Limer (for running your apps)
- Basic lua knowledge
- Urge to develop beautiful apps
Download the Limer (required):
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Limer is the tool used to create and run any of your Limekit apps
We welcome any contributions! Be it architectural change, refactoring, anything!
Limekit is licensed under GPLv3
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