Rhino is a JavaScript engine. It can be embedded in Java applications or used as a standalone command-line shell.
The software is organised into modules covering the core runtime, development tools, XML support, Java’s ScriptEngine interface, and Kotlin integration.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- Executes JavaScript within Java applications.
- Provides an interactive command-line shell.
- Includes debugging and development tools.
- Supports modern ECMAScript features.
- Implements the Java ScriptEngine interface.
- Offers optional E4X XML support.
- Provides enhanced Kotlin integration.
- Uses a modular architecture.
- Offers an all-in-one JAR package.
- Runs on Java 17 or later.
Website: github.com/mozilla/rhino
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Developer: Mozilla
License: Mozilla Public License Version 2.0
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