GLK

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GLK is a portable API created by Andrew Plotkin for use by programs with a text interface; these programs mostly include interactive fiction interpreters for Z-machine, TADS, Glulx, and Hugo games.

The GLK API Specification describes facilities for input, output, text formatting, graphics, sounds, and file I/O.

Currently, the GLK API is available on the following platforms:

• Java
• Macintosh
• MS-DOS
• PocketPC
• Python
• Unix
• Microsoft Windows
• X Window System

[edit] External links

• GLK API Specification
• The GLK Section of the Interactive FictionArchive