Is Babashka suitable for browser use?

No, Babashka is designed for fast-startup scripting and CLI tools. For browser targets, use Scittle (script tags) or Squint/Cherry (compilation).

What runtimes are covered by the Borkdude skill?

It covers Babashka, SCI (Small Clojure Interpreter), Cherry, Squint, Scittle, and nbb (Node Babashka).

How does SCI help with security?

SCI provides a sandboxed environment for evaluating Clojure code, making it ideal for safe plugin systems and user-provided configuration DSLs.

When should I use Squint over Cherry?

Use Squint for minimal JS output and JS-native interop. Choose Cherry for higher ClojureScript compatibility and full macro support.

ClojureScript Runtime Selector

Name: ClojureScript Runtime Selector
Author: plurigrid

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Developer Tools

Optimizes ClojureScript development by providing expert guidance on selecting the ideal runtime for scripts, browsers, and embedded environments.

About

The Borkdude skill serves as a specialized decision engine for the Clojure ecosystem, helping developers navigate the diverse range of runtimes created by Michiel Borkent. It provides a comprehensive runtime matrix and decision tree to help you choose between Babashka for fast-startup scripting, SCI for sandboxed evaluation, and compilers like Squint and Cherry for optimized JavaScript output. Whether you are automating build workflows, building browser-based prototypes with Scittle, or developing Node.js scripts with nbb, this skill ensures you apply the most efficient tool for your specific execution context.

Key Features

Implementation examples for Node.js (nbb) and browser (Scittle) targets
Intelligent runtime decision tree for ClojureScript environments
Detailed comparison between Cherry and Squint compilers
Sandboxed evaluation guidance using the Small Clojure Interpreter (SCI)
Fast-startup scripting patterns with Babashka and pods
2 GitHub stars

Use Cases

Compiling lightweight, JS-native ClojureScript for high-performance web apps
Automating shell scripts and build tasks with Babashka
Embedding a sandboxed Clojure DSL within an existing application using SCI

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Key Features

Implementation examples for Node.js (nbb) and browser (Scittle) targets
Intelligent runtime decision tree for ClojureScript environments
Detailed comparison between Cherry and Squint compilers
Sandboxed evaluation guidance using the Small Clojure Interpreter (SCI)
Fast-startup scripting patterns with Babashka and pods
2 GitHub stars

Use Cases

Compiling lightweight, JS-native ClojureScript for high-performance web apps
Automating shell scripts and build tasks with Babashka
Embedding a sandboxed Clojure DSL within an existing application using SCI