Readable syntax
Consistent syntax makes Matchbox programs easier to learn, understand, and maintain.
Readable and predictable.
Matchbox has easy-to-read syntax, predictable behavior, and a direct compiler and virtual machine architecture.
Memory-safe
Matchbox controls low-level memory through strict compiler rules that help prevent undefined behavior.
Compact design
The compiler, bytecode format, and virtual machine follow a direct pipeline that is easy to inspect and understand.
Matchbox is in early development.
Matchbox 0.2.1
This release implements a small but working subset of the planned language. Syntax, built-in functions, and other APIs may change between releases.
Supported platform
- Windows
Run a Matchbox program.
Create a file named main.mb, add source code, then compile and run it with the matchbox command.
1
Create
Create main.mb
var x = 10
var y = 20
var result = x + y
print(result)
2
Compile and run
matchbox main.mbNext steps.
Install Matchbox to create and run programs, then read the documentation for language syntax and toolchain details.