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kassane/dlang-mos-hello-world — explained in plain English

Analysis updated 2026-07-17 · repo last pushed 2024-05-30

2DAudience · researcherComplexity · 3/5DormantSetup · easy

tl;dr

A proof-of-concept showing how to compile D language code to run on the classic MOS 6502 processor found in retro machines like the Commodore 64.

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    What it does
      D on 6502
      Hello world demo
      Proof of concept
    Tech stack
      D language
      LDC2 compiler
      LLVM-MOS
      Docker
    Use cases
      Retro computing projects
      Homebrew games
      Compiler experiments
    Audience
      Hobbyists
      Retro developers
      Language enthusiasts

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what do people make with this?

VIBE 1

Write logic for a retro Commodore 64 or NES-style project in D instead of raw assembly.

VIBE 2

Explore how a modern compiled language toolchain can target 1980s-era hardware.

VIBE 3

Use the provided Docker image as a starting point for your own 6502 compiler experiments.

what's the stack?

DLDC2LLVM-MOSDocker

how it stacks up fr

kassane/dlang-mos-hello-worldagentzh/usdt-samplekassane/ollama-d
Stars255
LanguageDDD
Last pushed2024-05-302024-01-302026-03-13
MaintenanceDormantDormantMaintained
Setup difficultyeasyhardmoderate
Complexity3/54/53/5
Audienceresearcherops devopsdeveloper

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how do i run it?

Difficulty · easy time til it works · 5min

A Docker image bundles the whole LDC2/LLVM-MOS toolchain, so no manual setup is needed.

in plain english

This project is a small experiment in getting code written in the D programming language to run on the MOS 6502 processor, the classic chip that powered machines like the Commodore 64, Apple II, and original Nintendo Entertainment System. It is essentially a "hello world" proving that such a thing is possible. Normally, languages like D target modern processors with plenty of memory and processing power. Retro hardware like the 6502 is extremely limited by comparison, so making a modern compiled language work on it is no small feat. The approach here uses LDC2, which is a compiler for the D language, paired with a specialized backend called LLVM-MOS that translates the code into instructions the 6502 chip can understand. The people who would find this interesting are likely hobbyists working on retro computing projects, homebrew game developers, or language enthusiasts exploring unusual compilation targets. If you are building something for vintage hardware and want to write logic in D rather than hand-writing assembly language, this demonstrates that the toolchain exists to make that happen. The project doesn't offer much beyond a starting point. The README provides a Docker command that launches a pre-configured environment with all the necessary compiler pieces already installed, so you don't have to set up the complex toolchain yourself. Beyond that, it doesn't go into detail about what you can do with it or how far the compatibility goes. It is a proof of concept more than a production tool, and the single Docker image it references does the heavy lifting.

prompts (copy fr)

prompt 1
Explain how LDC2 and LLVM-MOS work together to compile D code for the MOS 6502.
prompt 2
Show me how to use the Docker environment from this repo to build a D program for the 6502.
prompt 3
Walk me through writing a simple D program that could run on a Commodore 64.
prompt 4
What would it take to extend this hello-world into a small 6502 game written in D?

Frequently asked questions

what is dlang-mos-hello-world fr?

A proof-of-concept showing how to compile D language code to run on the classic MOS 6502 processor found in retro machines like the Commodore 64.

What language is dlang-mos-hello-world written in?

Mainly D. The stack also includes D, LDC2, LLVM-MOS.

Is dlang-mos-hello-world actively maintained?

Dormant — no commits in 2+ years (last push 2024-05-30).

How hard is dlang-mos-hello-world to set up?

Setup difficulty is rated easy, with roughly 5min to a first successful run.

Who is dlang-mos-hello-world for?

Mainly researcher.

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