From the Kernel to the Moon: A Journey into Lunatik Bindings

With GSoC approaching, I wrote an article on how to extend Lua with kernel APIs and embed the Lua interpreter into Linux subsystems using Lunatik—an in-kernel Lua runtime that enables dynamic scripting inside the Linux kernel without requiring recompilation.

The post covers key aspects of Lunatik bindings, including runtime management, integration into the framework, and practical examples like Xtables and kfifo.

Whether you're considering a GSoC project or just interested in kernel scripting with Lua, this article might be a useful reference!