Syllable Validation: Each line must follow strict 5-7-5 syllable counting Variable Memory System: Store values using "remembers" and "echo" patterns Natural Language Arithmetic: Perform math with English words (one plus five) Conditional Execution: Use "if greater" to control program flow Loop Constructs: "count from" creates iterative word consumption Function Definition & Calling: "summon" creates functions, "call the" executes them Rhyme Detection Algorithm: Automatically detects rhyming lines and doubles values Palindrome Word Detection: Finds palindromic words and reverses entire haikus English Word Validation: Ensures all words exist in comprehensive dictionary Haiku Fusion System: Combines summoned and calling haikus into new poems Error Handling: Provides descriptive error messages with line numbers Visual Feedback: Shows syllable counts, iteration progress, and special effects

Get ku-lang running in minutes on your machine!

◦ Option 1: Install globally (recommended)

npm install -g ku-lang

Note: On macOS/Linux, you may need to use sudo npm install -g ku-lang if you get permission errors.

◦ Option 2: Clone and install locally

git clone https://github.com/NewSmoke38/ku-lang
cd ku-lang
npm install
npm link

Note: You might need sudo npm link on macOS/Linux if you get permission errors.

Create a file hello.ku:

value remembers
five plus five is the answer
echo value now

Run it:

ku hello.ku

Verify CLI installation:

ku --version
ku --help

Creating ku-lang taught me that programming languages are more than just about writing the correct syntax. I learned how to make a rigid 5-7-5 haiku structure work, where every line must be both functional and beautiful. Now i understand what an interpreter really does, from syllable counting of haikus to palindrome detection and rhyme analysis (its really cool btw). i leanred how to publish my own CLI on npm,yaayy! Even lines left empty between code blocks are to be specified so that the code doesnt crash lol. also comment functionality is a thing which i never gave attention to!! It was a great journey!!!

Contributions are welcomed to ku-lang!

Hop onto the "Try it" section and run it on your machine!

Every contribution, no matter how small, helps make ku-lang more beautiful! 🌸