BeanShell3 is currently in development as a lightweight, embeddable Java scripting language. The project aims to provide a simple scripting interface for Java applications with minimal dependencies. Development is ongoing on GitHub, with the team focusing on improving performance and compatibility.

The BeanShell3 homepage highlights its goal to remain true to the original BeanShell spirit while modernizing the codebase. Community discussion on Hacker News shows interest in its potential use cases for automation and configuration. The project maintains an active repository with regular commits and issue tracking.

Developers are encouraged to contribute or test the latest builds. BeanShell3 continues the legacy of BeanShell as a tool for extending Java applications with dynamic scripting capabilities.