Slang Language Documentation

Slang is a high-level programming language that compiles to IC10 assembly for Stationeers. It provides a familiar C-like syntax while targeting the limited instruction set of in-game IC10.

Quick Links

• Getting Started - Installation and first program
• Language Reference - Complete syntax guide
• Built-in Functions - System calls and math functions
• Examples - Real-world code samples

Overview

Slang aims to reduce the time spent writing IC10 assembly by providing:

• Familiar syntax - C-like declarations, control flow, and expressions
• Device abstraction - Named device bindings with property access
• Automatic register allocation - No manual register management
• Built-in functions - Math operations and device I/O as function calls
• Temperature literals - Native support for Celsius, Fahrenheit, and Kelvin

Example

device gasSensor = "d0";
device airCon = "d1";

const TARGET_TEMP = 20c;

loop {
    yield();
    airCon.On = gasSensor.Temperature > TARGET_TEMP;
}

This compiles to IC10 that monitors temperature and controls an air conditioner.

Project Status

Slang is under active development. It may produce suboptimal code for complex programs. It is not a replacement for IC10, for performance-critical or large scripts, hand-written IC10 may still be preferred.