OtterLang – Pythonic scripting language that compiles to native code
Hey HN! I’ve been building OtterLang, a small experimental scripting language designed to feel like Python but compile down to native binaries through LLVM. The goal isn’t to reinvent Python or Rust, but to find a middle ground between them: Python-like readability and syntax Rust-level performance and type safety Fast builds and transparent Rust FFI (you can directly import Rust crates without writing bindings) OtterLang is still early and very experimental. the compiler, runtime, and FFI bridge are being rewritten frequently. Please star the repo, and contribute to help this project.
OtterLang – Pythonic scripting language that compiles to native code launched on November 8, 2025 with 15 votes, #727 of 9,796 launches that month and more than 75% of that year's launches.
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OtterLang is an experimental scripting language that combines Python-like syntax with native code compilation via LLVM. It targets developers seeking middle ground between Python's readability and Rust's performance and type safety. Key features include fast compilation, transparent Rust FFI allowing direct Rust crate imports without bindings, and Python-familiar syntax. The project remains early-stage with ongoing rewrites of the compiler, runtime, and FFI bridge.
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Otterlang programming language 🦦. Contribute to Ottrlang/otterlang development by creating an account on GitHub.
OtterLang Roadmap · Getting Started · Examples Simple syntax, native performance, transparent Rust FFI. git clone https://github.com/jonathanmagambo/otterlang.git cd otterlang nix develop cargo build --release ./target/release/otter run hello.ot See the Getting Started Guide for detailed instructions. Getting Started – installation, CLI walkthrough, first project. OtterLang is currently in Early Access (v0.1.0) and is being actively developed. If you plan to contribute, now is the time to provide a helping hand for the hardworking team . OtterLang is free and open source, released under the BSD-3-Clause License . Contributions are welcome! See CONTRIBUTING.md for morefrom github.com
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