Claro 1.0 - Release Candidate
Beginner-friendly programming for everyone.
Claro is a simple, readable programming language designed for:
- new programmers
- classrooms
- people with learning differences
It uses clear, English-style commands and friendly error messages so you can focus on learning and creating.
Repository
https://codeberg.org/RayPals/Claro
Features
- Easy to read and write
- English-like syntax
- Friendly error messages
- Simple loops and decisions
- Reusable functions (
TEACH,CALL,RETURN) - Beginner game objects (sprites)
- Classroom-safe mode
- Portable — no installation required
Running Claro
Interactive mode:
claro
Run a program:
claro program.claro
Classroom safe mode:
claro --classroom program.claro
Your First Program
Create a file called hello.claro
SAY "Hello, world!"
Run it:
claro examples/hello.claro
Core Commands
SAY — show output
ASK — get input
SET — store data
IF — make decisions
DO — repeat
WAIT — pause
Functions with TEACH
TEACH add TAKES a, b
RETURN a + b
LEARNED
CALL add WITH 2, 3
SAY RESULT
Sprites
CREATE SPRITE player
MOVE SPRITE player TO 10 5
SHOW SPRITE player
HIDE SPRITE player
Building from Source
Linux / macOS:
gcc src/claro.c -O2 -o claro
Windows (MinGW):
gcc src/claro.c -O2 -o claro.exe
Contributing
https://codeberg.org/RayPals/Claro/issues
License
MIT