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Dev tools · May 30, 2025

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W++ – A Python-style scripting language for .NET with NuGet support

Hey HN I’ve been building *W++*, a scripting language that looks like Python but runs on the .NET runtime. It started as a fun side project, but it evolved into something surprisingly powerful — and potentially useful: Key Features: - Python-style syntax with semicolon-based simplicity - Compiles to .NET IL with experimental JIT support - Can run interpreted or compiled - Built-in CLI for managing projects, running, and building - Supports importing NuGet packages and converts them to .ingot modules automatically - MIT licensed and fully open-source You can even do things like: wpp import…

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W++ is a scripting language with Python-style syntax that compiles to and runs on the .NET runtime. It can execute in interpreted or compiled mode, includes a CLI for project management, and allows direct import of NuGet packages as modules. Designed for developers seeking Python's readability on the .NET platform, W++ targets use cases including game scripting, education, and embedded scripting within .NET applications.

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Hey HN I’ve been building *W++*, a scripting language that looks like Python but runs on the .NET runtime. It started as a fun side project, but it evolved into something surprisingly powerful — and potentially useful: Key Features: - Python-style syntax with semicolon-based simplicity - Compiles to .NET IL with experimental JIT support - Can run interpreted or compiled - Built-in CLI for managing projects, running, and building - Supports importing NuGet packages and converts them to .ingot modules automatically - MIT licensed and fully open-source You can even do things like: wpp import Newtonsoft.Json let person = new JObject() person["name"] = "Alice" print person["name"]; Use Cases: Game scripting (Unity, OpenTK support in progress) Education (gentle intro to .NET without C# syntax) Blazor scripting Embeddable scripting engine for .NET apps GitHub: https://github.com/sinisterMage/WPlusPlus I’d love feedback, ideas, and thoughts. Thanks for reading — and if you’ve ever said “I wish Python ran on .NET,” this might be for you.

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