Detect Lua
Lua is a multi-paradigm programming language designed primarily for embedded use in applications.
Detection looks at response headers across 1 fingerprint rules among the site's public responses.
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Websites using Lua
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Signal classes
PluginView evaluates public page signals in these classes when identifying Lua. Individual fingerprint rule bodies are proprietary and are not published.
- Response headers
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Example public indicators for Lua
Illustrative indicators derived from public catalog metadata for Lua. A live scan may match additional proprietary rules beyond these examples.
- x-powered-by: \bLua ?
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What a detection means
- Establishes
- One or more public signals on the scanned page matched a known Lua signature (1 rules) at the time of the scan.
- Does not establish
- A sitewide install of Lua, an active vendor contract, exclusive use, or that Lua is still in place today.
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How to check a site for Lua
- 1. Enter the website URL in the scan form — homepage, pricing, checkout, or login pages usually expose the strongest Lua signals.
- 2. PluginView reads only public responses (response headers) and scores them against the Lua signature set (1 rules).
- 3. Review the confidence score and text explanation for Lua on the results page.
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FAQ: detecting Lua
- Can PluginView detect Lua without logging in?
- Yes. PluginView only reads publicly accessible responses when checking for Lua — typically response headers. It does not bypass authentication or paywalls.
- What category is Lua?
- Lua is classified under Programming languages in the PluginView directory.
- How many fingerprint rules cover Lua?
- This reference currently tracks 1 fingerprint rule across response headers. Individual rule bodies are proprietary and are not published.
- What public signals suggest a site uses Lua?
- Illustrative public indicators for Lua include x-powered-by: \bLua ?. A live scan may match additional proprietary rules beyond these examples.
