Slang

Slang: High-Level Programming for Stationeers

Iterate faster. Stop writing assembly. Start writing code.

Slang (Stationeers Language) brings modern programming to Stationeers. It allows you to write scripts using a familiar C-style syntax (variables, functions, if/else, loops) directly in the in-game editor. When you hit confirm, Slang compiles your code into IC10 instantly.

NOTE: This project is in BETA. Expect updates and changes!

Features

• In-Game Compilation: No external tools needed. Write Slang directly in the IC editor.
• No More Register Juggling: Define variables with let (e.g., let temp = 200c). The
• compiler manages r0-r15 for you.
• Control Flow: Write readable logic with if, else, while, loop, break, and continue.
• Functions: Create reusable code blocks with arguments.
• Smart Editor: Get real-time syntax highlighting and error checking (red text) as you
• type.
• Persistent Source: Your high-level Slang code is saved to the chip, so it's there
• when you come back.
• Optimizations: Features like Constant Folding calculate math at compile time to save
• instructions.
• Device Aliasing: Simple mapping: device sensor = "d0".
• Temperature Literals: Don't worry about converting Celsius to Kelvin anymore. Define
• your temperatures as whatever you want and append the proper suffix at the end (ex. 20c, 68f,
• 293.15k)
• Side-by-side IC10 output: Preview the compiled IC10 alongside the Slang source code.
• What you see is what you get.
• Compiler Optimizations: Slang now does its best to safely optimize the output IC10,
• removing labels, unnecessary moves, etc.

Installation

This is a StationeersLaunchPad Plugin Mod. 1. Install BepInEx (required). 2. Install StationeersLaunchPad. 3. Subscribe to Slang.

Usage

1. Open any IC10 housing or editor in-game. 2. Write your Slang code. 3. Press Confirm. The mod compiles your code to IC10 and loads it onto the chip.

Example Code

    [code]
    device airCon = "d0";
    device gasSensor = "d1";

    loop {
    yield();
    // yes, ideally you would use a latch here, but this is just a simple example :)
    airCon.On = gasSensor.Temperature >= 28c;
    }
    

Known Issues (Beta)

• Stack Access: Direct stack memory access is disabled to prevent conflicts with the
• compiler's internal memory management. A workaround is being planned.
• Documentation: In-game tooltips for syscalls (like load, set) are WIP. Check the
• "Slang" entry in the Stationpedia (F1) for help, or checkout
• [url=https://github.com/dbidwell94/stationeers_lang/blob/master/docs/getting-started.md]The
• Docs[/url] for guides on how to get started.

Planned Features

• Enhanced LSP features (Autocomplete, Go to Definition).
• Full feature parity with all IC10 instructions.

FAQ

Q: What is the DLL extracted to my temp folder? A: The Slang compiler is built in Rust for performance and reliability. It is compiled as a native library and bundled with the mod. It must be extracted temporarily to function within the game's C# environment.

Q: Is this compatible with my current save? A: Yes! Slang does not modify any existing IC10 code, it is only a compiler. As a matter of fact: if you wish to stop using Slang at any time, your compiled IC10 will still exist on the chip. However: Slang adds a comment at the bottom of your compiled IC10 which is a GZIP and base64 encoded version of your Slang source code. This might break line limits with Slang not installed. If you wish to no longer use Slang, I recommend you remove this comment from the source code after uninstalling Slang.

Q: Does this modify the in-game scripting language A: No! Slang compiles directly to IC10. Any valid Slang file will produce valid IC10. The goal of this mod is twofold:

• Allow experienced users to quickly iterate on their scripts to get back into base upgrades
• faster
• Allow newcomers who already know C-style languages (JS/C#/Java/Rust/C/etc) to see how it
• maps to IC10 so they can get to understand IC10 better

Useful Links

Source Code on GitHub Stationeers Official Discord Stationeers Modding Discord Getting Started Guide