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PerlOnJava

Run Perl 5 scripts on the JVM with one jar

Compiles Perl 5 code to JVM bytecode so existing scripts run anywhere Java runs, with 150+ bundled modules, JDBC database access, and a PSGI web server. Eliminates native Perl installs, XS compilation headaches, and platform-specific builds. Includes skills for porting CPAN modules, debugging interpreter parity, profiling performance, and publishing releases.
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npx skills add fglock/PerlOnJava --all -g -y
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Gives your AI agent strict safety rules for working in this repository, including mandatory backups before touching uncommitted changes, forbidden destructive git commands, and correct rebase conflict handling.

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PerlOnJava Debugging Skills and Architecture Knowledge

Trace PerlOnJava runtime variable storage, BEGIN blocks, and closures.

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debug-exiftool

Diagnose and fix Image::ExifTool test failures under PerlOnJava.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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How to install PerlOnJava?▼

Run `npx skills add fglock/PerlOnJava --all -g -y` in your terminal to install all skills in this suite globally.

What is PerlOnJava used for?▼

It runs Perl 5 scripts on the Java Virtual Machine from a single jar file, with no native Perl installation required. It bundles over 150 modules including DBI, Moose, JSON, and a Netty-based web server.

Can PerlOnJava use CPAN modules?▼

Yes. Pure-Perl CPAN modules install directly with the included jcpan tool, and the port-cpan-module skill guides porting XS-based modules to Java.

Does PerlOnJava work on Windows, macOS, and Linux?▼

Yes. One jar runs on all three platforms with Java 24 or newer, and the suite includes a dedicated skill for debugging Windows-specific CI failures.

Can I embed PerlOnJava in a Java application?▼

Yes. It supports the standard JSR-223 ScriptEngine interface, so Java applications can execute Perl code directly.

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