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TypeScript-to-Luau Compiler for Roblox. Version 3.0.0 via Homebrew; verified from local package data.
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Package summary
TypeScript-to-Luau Compiler for Roblox
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Commands and aliases
- rbxtsc
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Project history and usage
roblox-ts is an open-source TypeScript-to-Luau compiler and development toolchain for Roblox projects.
Project history
roblox-ts was created to bridge TypeScript development and Roblox. Its compiler transforms TypeScript syntax trees into functionally similar Luau structures, accompanied by Roblox API type definitions and project tooling.
Adoption history
The project grew into an ecosystem that includes generated Roblox API typings, editor integration, transformer support, and npm packages. The official repository’s substantial commit history and community activity indicate sustained adoption within TypeScript-oriented Roblox development.
How it is used
Developers initialize a project with the roblox-ts setup tooling, describe TypeScript compiler settings in tsconfig.json, use a Rojo project file such as default.project.json for the Roblox data model, and run rbxtsc build or watch mode to generate Luau.
Why package nerds care
roblox-ts is notable because it connects the npm and TypeScript toolchain with Roblox’s Luau runtime. It lets package-oriented Roblox developers reuse TypeScript conventions, type definitions, ESLint, Prettier, and npm modules while targeting a game platform with a different native language.
Timeline
- Project origin: Created to bring TypeScript’s language and tooling ecosystem to Roblox development.
- Current generation: Supports games, models, plugins, packages, generated Roblox typings, Rojo integration, and TypeScript transformer plugins.
Related projects
- TypeScript: source language and primary tooling ecosystem.
- Luau: generated target language used by Roblox.
- Rojo: project-layout tool whose configuration roblox-ts can use to infer game structure.
- npm: package ecosystem used by roblox-ts libraries and tooling.
Sources
- Official introduction: https://roblox-ts.com/docs/
- Official repository: https://github.com/roblox-ts/roblox-ts
- Official usage reference: https://roblox-ts.com/docs/usage/
security posture
Risk level: green
narrow executable package without higher-risk signals.
Risk classifier
green risk · low confidence · appliance
Why
- narrow executable package without higher-risk signals
Signals
- metadata:no-higher-risk-signals
Install behavior
- No Homebrew post-install hook is recorded in formula metadata.
- Homebrew bottle metadata is available for 1 platform targets.
- Installs with 1 runtime dependencies.
Recommended review
Before unattended agent use, check whether the tool reads plaintext credentials, writes remote state, publishes artifacts, or shells out to plugins.
local files
Configuration and credential file locations
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Configuration files
Config paths the tool may read or write during local use.
- Unix
default.project.json
executables
Installed executables
| Command | Kind | Exposure | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
rbxtsc | cli | global executable |
freshness
Version and freshness
These signals separate page generation age, package-manager activity, and upstream release comparison. Version lag is warned only when an evidence URL and comparable versions are present.
page generated2026-09-19
manager version3.0.0
manager updated
local dataok
upstreamnot checked
latest detectednot detected
- infoNo package-manager update timestamp was available.low confidence
- infoRelease/tag comparison is only available for GitHub repositories.https://roblox-ts.com/none confidence
install metadata
Package metadata
| Package key | brew:roblox-ts |
|---|---|
| Version | 3.0.0 |
| Package manager | Homebrew |
| Package manager page | https://formulae.brew.sh/formula/roblox-ts |
| Homepage | https://roblox-ts.com/ |
| Upstream docs | https://roblox-ts.com/ |
| License | MIT |
| Source archive | https://registry.npmjs.org/roblox-ts/-/roblox-ts-3.0.0.tgz |
| Dependencies | node |
| Bottle | available (on all) |
| Homebrew post-install | not defined |
| Service | none declared |
registry facts
Source database details
| Source Database | Homebrew formula API |
|---|---|
| Tap | homebrew/core |
| Full Name | roblox-ts |
| Version Scheme | 0 |
| Revision | 0 |
| Bottle Stable Root URL | https://ghcr.io/v2/homebrew/core |
| Deprecated | no |
| Disabled | no |
| Keg Only | no |
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source trail
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View the package source record on GitHub.
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- Geiger risk classifier
- cross-ecosystem install command graph
- curated configuration and credential file locations
- curated package history
- package relationship graph
- package version freshness
- package-page enrichment
- pkg.so package database
- pkgdb category and tag curation