Interface Definition Language Compiler

The IDL Compiler generates native APIs across programming languages while maintaining a single source of truth. Unlike traditional IDLs that force lowest-common-denominator solutions, my compiler understands language idioms - producing idiomatic C headers, JavaScript classes, and other language bindings from unified interface definitions.

Key Features

Generates Native-Looking APIs

Produces idiomatic code for each target language as if written by hand:

• C: clean headers with optimal struct layouts and type-safe signatures.
• JavaScript/TypeScript: classes with methods, properties, and full typing.

Automatic Cross-Language Wrapping

• Seamless C ↔ Managed Language Interop:
  • Converts C arrays ↔ JS/TS typed arrays ((const float*, size_t) ↔ number[]).
  • Maps error codes to exceptions.
  • Wraps opaque handles as class instances.
• WASM + Embind Integration: efficient JS bindings with managed ↔ native memory handling.
• The compiler generates its own C API and JS bindings.
• Works as a CLI tool or embeddable C library (CMake-supported).

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