debug.getmetatable
Returns the raw metatable of an object without invoking Lua protection rules.
Syntax
debug.getmetatable(object: any) -> tableParameters
| Parameter | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
object | any | The object value used by the call. |
Returns
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
table | The raw metatable of an object without invoking Lua protection rules |
Description
debug.getmetatable is part of the Debug library. The debug library exposes the internals of the active Luau state, including protos, constants, upvalues and stack frames.
The call is read-only: it resolves the current value when invoked and does not change the underlying state.
The aliases getmetatable(object) resolve to the same implementation.
Example
print(debug.getmetatable(workspace))Notes
- Aliases:
getmetatable(object). - Writing protos, constants or upvalues can corrupt a running function; test changes carefully.