Puny BuildTools
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| Puny BuildTools | |
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| Utility | |
| Bundle Z-code for retro computers | |
| Links | Home page Download |
| Developer | Stefan Vogt |
| Format | Z-code |
| Systems | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Latest version | 3.0 / 23 June 2026 |
| Status | Stable |
| Uses | Ozmoo, Vezza, MaxZip, Ceres, Varuna, Eris
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| License | Freeware, see file LICENSE.md for details |
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The Puny BuildTools (formerly known as the Puddle BuildTools for PunyInform) bundle a Z-code game with a Z-code interpreter, for multiple (mostly retro) platforms. The game must be in z5 (recommended) or z3 format. Included in the distribution is a script for performing this process for a PunyInform game. It should be straightforward to adapt this for ZILF or some other tool that produces Z-code files.
Supported platforms (as of v3.0):
- For z5 and z3 games: C64, Amiga, ZX Spectrum, Amstrad CPC/PCW, Atari ST, Atari 8-bit, MS-DOS, MSX, BBC Micro/Acorn Electron, C128, Plus/4, Apple II, SAM Coupé, TRS80 Model 3, TRS 80 Model 4, TRS CoCo, Dragon64, MEGA65, Spectrum Next, Agon Light/Console8, Commander X16, classic Macintosh, modern PC.
- Deprecated targets (supporting z3 games only): VIC20/PET, DEC Rainbow, Osborne1, Ti99/4a, Oric, Kaypro.
| Utilities | |
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