Katnip

A text-based language for Scratch programming

About

This is the second version of Katnip, a completely re-written version of the original.

This project aims to provide a text-based implementation of Scratch programming, to enable faster, clearer, and cleaner development of Scratch projects.

Links:

• VS Code syntax highlighting extension: GitHub Repo
• Official Forum: Katnip Scratch Forum
• Scratch Profile: B1j2754
• Github: B1j2754
• Issues?: GitHub Issues Page
• Wiki (docs): GitHub Wiki

Setup:

• Set up offline editor path (should be an .exe file, either turbowarp or scratch). This is done by changing the file path specified in references/secrets.txt next to Program=
• Edit and make code within a file such as app_static/scripts/code.katnip. The .katnip file extension is not necessary, but is required for the vscode syntax coloring extension
• Run using run.py, and changing the file path to your script. If everything is set up correctly, it will generate your project in generated_projects/program.sb3 and open it up.

Example syntax:

say("Check out the Wiki!")
if(equals(mouse(), "true")) {
     set($mouse_down, 1)
}

Credits:

• Design Help (see /mockups/) - Allucat1000
• Website Inspo - i_eat_coffee

Changelog:

12/13/2024 - Release 12/14/2024 - Completed README.md

TODO:

• Add custom block support
  • func function(argument1,argument2) {}
  • f.function
• Create custom return function for custom blocks (since this is an interpreted language)
• Create packages system to allow others to easily share and use functions from others in their projects
• Add support for loading custom extensions
• Add decompiler