Neon Lua Editor

Neon Lua Editor is a sophisticated, neon-themed Lua code editor designed for both Roblox Lua development and general Lua programming. Built with the Monaco Editor, it features advanced syntax highlighting, intelligent autocompletion, and a visually stunning cyberpunk-inspired design.

Features

Core Features

• 🎨 Cyberpunk-inspired neon theme with dynamic glow effects
• 🚀 Intelligent Lua code autocompletion for efficient coding
• 📝 Real-time syntax highlighting for improved readability
• 🗺️ Interactive code minimap for quick navigation
• 🔍 Advanced search and replace functionality
• 📱 Responsive design optimized for all screen sizes

Advanced Features

• 🤖 Context-aware Roblox API suggestions for enhanced development
• 🎯 Smart variable and function tracking to streamline coding
• 💡 Intelligent scope-based completions for better context understanding
• 🔄 Real-time code parsing and analysis for immediate feedback
• 📦 Built-in Lua and Roblox service snippets for rapid development
• ⚡ Performance-optimized animations for a smooth user experience

Visual Enhancements

• ✨ Neon text effects for syntax elements
• 💫 Smooth cursor and selection animations
• 🌈 Custom scrollbar styling for a unique look
• 🎆 Animated code folding for better organization
• 🎇 Dynamic hover effects for interactive feedback
• 🖼️ Beautiful font rendering with Fira Code

Technical Specifications

Editor Features

• Custom Lua parser for intelligent code analysis
• Real-time variable and scope tracking
• Service-specific method suggestions
• Dynamic completion scoring system
• Optimized rendering performance
• Custom token highlighting

Supported Languages

• Lua 5.1/5.2/5.3
• Roblox Lua
• Custom API integrations

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/yourusername/neon-lua-editor.git

2. Open index.html in your web browser

Usage

Basic Operations

• Start typing to see intelligent autocompletion suggestions.
• Use the minimap for quick navigation through your code.
• Drag and drop .lua files to open them directly in the editor.
• Utilize keyboard shortcuts for common operations.

Keyboard Shortcuts

• Ctrl/Cmd + Space - Trigger autocompletion
• Ctrl/Cmd + F - Find
• Ctrl/Cmd + H - Replace
• Ctrl/Cmd + / - Toggle comment
• Ctrl/Cmd + Z - Undo
• Ctrl/Cmd + Y - Redo
• Ctrl/Cmd + A - Select all

Code Intelligence

• Automatic service method detection for Roblox APIs
• Context-aware variable suggestions for improved coding efficiency
• Smart function parameter hints to guide your coding
• Real-time error detection to catch issues as you code
• Scope-aware completions for better context understanding

Development

Prerequisites

• Modern web browser
• Basic understanding of HTML/CSS/JavaScript
• Familiarity with the Monaco Editor API

Customization

The editor can be customized by modifying:

• Theme colors in CSS variables
• Autocompletion behavior in the Lua parser
• Animation timings and effects
• Minimap rendering options

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please follow these steps:

1. Fork the repository
2. Create a feature branch
3. Commit your changes
4. Push to the branch
5. Submit a pull request

Performance Notes

The editor includes several optimizations:

• Debounced autocompletion triggers
• Optimized animation frames
• Efficient DOM updates
• Cached parser results
• Smooth scrolling implementation

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

Acknowledgments

• Monaco Editor - Core editor functionality
• Fira Code - Beautiful monospace font
• Dracula Theme - Color scheme inspiration

Support

For issues and feature requests, please use the GitHub issues tracker.