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Elf

A small, C-like scripting language designed around a compact implementation, direct syntax, and fast iteration.

StatusActive development
Period2024—2026
Built withC / Language design / Runtime

01 / Overview

Elf is a compact scripting language with familiar C-like syntax. It is an ongoing exploration of how small a useful language and runtime can remain while still supporting practical embedded tooling.

02 / What it does

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    Uses a direct C-like syntax designed to remain easy to read and modify.

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    Keeps the implementation and runtime intentionally small.

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    Serves as the programmable build-script language used by Bob.

03 / Engineering

Elf is designed alongside the programs embedding it. That feedback loop keeps language features grounded in actual tooling needs instead of growing from an abstract language specification alone.