.g language
A minimalist systems programming language with clean syntax and powerful abstractions.
Installation
Install the .g compiler and CLI tool globally via npm:
Verify the installation:
Getting Started
Running .g files
Create a file with .g extension and run it with:
VS Code Extension
Run .g Files in VS Code
The official G Runner extension adds a Run button and keyboard
shortcut to run .g files directly inside Visual Studio Code.
- One-click execution
- Syntax highlighting
- Keyboard shortcut:
Ctrl + Alt + R
Standard Library
The std@1.0 library comes with essential modules:
File Icon Theme
Glowing .g Icon in VS Code
Add a fire-glowing identity to your .g files with the G Icons
extension.
Instantly recognizable in your sidebar — built to match the spirit of Project Grey.
Also available from the Visual Studio Marketplace.
Core Features
Simple Syntax
No semicolons, no bloat. Just pure logic in readable lines.
Built-in CLI Tools
Create, run, and chain scripts easily with the g CLI.
Standard Library
Modular standard library with file I/O, math, strings, and HTTP support.
Error Handling
Use try/catch for runtime errors. Debug smarter, not harder.
Array & Object Support
Work with structured data like arrays and objects easily.
Cross-Platform
Install once. Run anywhere. Powered by Node.js and JavaScript.
Made with .g
Small projects and tools built with .g language
// Organize files by extension
import fs from std@1.0
import path from std@1.0
for file in fs.readDir(".") {
if path.isFile(file) {
ext = path.extname(file)
fs.mkdir(ext) unless fs.exists(ext)
fs.move(file, path.join(ext, file))
}
}
// Simple HTTP server
import net from std@1.0
server = net.createServer(req, res) {
res.writeHead(200)
res.end("Hello from .g!")
}
server.listen(8080)
// Command-line calculator
import math from std@1.0
import io from std@1.0
args = cli.args
if args.length != 3 {
say "Usage: calc num op num"
cli.exit(1)
}
a = args[0].toNumber()
op = args[1]
b = args[2].toNumber()
result = match op {
"+" => a + b
"-" => a - b
// ... other ops
}
say result