Mangle.dev is a lightweight, cross-language inter-process communication (IPC) framework that enables seamless data exchange between programs written in different programming languages.
Note that Mangle.dev is currently in Early Access, which means there might be some bugs and errors in either the package or the documentation.
In this repository, you will find the latest stable version of Mangle.dev (mangledotdev) for each languages.
Mangle.dev provides a simple and consistent API for sending data from one program to another, regardless of the programming languages involved. Whether you need to call a Python script from a Java application, or process data in Rust from a JavaScript service, Mangle.dev makes it straightforward.
At its core, Mangle.dev works by:
- Sending data from a caller program to a receiver program
- Receiving the data in the receiver program
- Sending a response back to the caller
Just two classes to learn:
- InputManager: For sending requests and receiving responses
- OutputManager: For receiving requests and sending responses
Data types are preserved across language boundaries. Send an integer from Python, receive an integer in Go. Send an array from JavaScript, receive an array in C#.
Python, JavaScript, Ruby, and Go implementations have zero external dependencies. They use only standard library features.
Uses JSON for data serialization, making it universally compatible and easy to debug.
Built-in error handling with detailed error messages and warnings to help diagnose issues.
Mangle.dev is ideal for:
- Microservices communication - Connect services written in different languages
- Plugin systems - Allow plugins to be written in any supported language
- Legacy integration - Bridge modern applications with legacy systems
- Polyglot architectures - Use the best language for each task
- Testing - Test components in isolation across language boundaries
- Prototyping - Quickly prototype with the language you're most comfortable with