lua-start-process does not allow for customization

[technomancy]

Since lua-start-process activates compilation-shell-minor-mode instead of defining its own mode, there is no way to customize the keymap it uses or add hooks. It seems like defining a derived mode would allow for a lot more flexibility.

I can submit a patch for this if you like. But I'm not sure what the best name for the mode would be; I would call it lua-repl-mode, but the term "repl" doesn't seem to be used in Lua-land. Let me know if there's a better name for it.

[immerrr]

That sounds like a great idea. I don't have anything against lua-repl-mode, let's call it like that.

[technomancy]

Sorry; I think I am going to have to rescind my offer to implement this. I found another approach to repl communication that seems to be a better fit for my purposes: https://gitlab.com/technomancy/jeejah

[immerrr]

Don't worry about it. The new approach looks promising.