---
key: pl/fennel
kind: plang
name: "Fennel"
url: https://plangs.page/fennel
---

# Fennel

> Lua-compatible language with Lisp syntax and macro system.

Programming language that combines the simplicity, speed, and reach of Lua with the flexibility of Lisp syntax and a macro system. It offers full Lua compatibility and can run wherever Lua runs, including game development, web servers, and microcontrollers.

## Facts

- Appeared: 2020
- Homepage: https://fennel-lang.org
- GitHub: https://github.com/bakpakin/Fennel
- Languish ranking: #238

## Relationships

### Paradigms

- [Functional](https://plangs.page/paradigm/functional)
- [General-Purpose](https://plangs.page/paradigm/general-purpose)
- [Macros](https://plangs.page/paradigm/macro)
- [Metaprog](https://plangs.page/paradigm/metaprogramming)
- [Scripting](https://plangs.page/paradigm/scripting)

### Platforms

- [Cross-Platform](https://plangs.page/platform/cross)

### Type Systems

- [Dynamic](https://plangs.page/type-system/dynamic)

### Compiles To

- [Lua](https://plangs.page/lua)

### Influenced By

- [Lua](https://plangs.page/lua)
- [Scheme](https://plangs.page/scheme)

### Written With

- [Lua](https://plangs.page/lua)

### Licenses

- [MIT](https://plangs.page/license/mit)

### Tags

- [Interpreter](https://plangs.page/tag/interpreters)
- [Scripting](https://plangs.page/tag/scripting)