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| Wasmer | |
|---|---|
| Developers | Wasmer, Inc. |
| Stable release | 7.0
/ January 28, 2026 |
| Operating system | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| Platform | x86-64, AArch64, RISC-V |
| Type | WebAssembly standalone runtime |
| License | MIT License |
| Website | wasmer |
Wasmer is an open-source, standalone WebAssembly (Wasm) runtime framework designed to execute WebAssembly bytecode outside of a web browser.[1] Written primarily in the Rust programming language, it compiles source code into sandboxed binaries that run across different operating systems.[2]
History and development
Founded in 2018 by technologist Syrus Akbary, San Francisco-based Wasmer, Inc. launched the platform to establish a universal server-side execution layer for software deployment.[3] By utilizing standalone WebAssembly architectures, the technology was designed to run untrusted binaries at native speeds across cloud computing environments without requiring target platforms to rely on traditional, resource-heavy virtualization layers like Docker.[4]
Later development phases focused on performance optimization and platform usability. Significant rewrites introduced revamped application programming interfaces and new memory management systems designed to minimize engine memory footprint when running concurrent WebAssembly modules.[5]
References
- ^ "Wasmer: The Universal WebAssembly Runtime". wasmer.io. Retrieved June 4, 2026.
- ^ "Building Wasmer from Source". GitHub. Wasmer, Inc. Retrieved June 4, 2026.
- ^ "Wasmer - Company Profile, Team, Funding & Competitors". Tracxn. 2026-04-21. Retrieved 2026-06-04.
- ^ Larabel, Michael (2026-01-28). "Wasmer 7.0 Released For Advancing WebAssembly On The Desktop & Anywhere". Phoronix. Retrieved 2026-06-04.
- ^ Krill, Paul (2022-11-21). "Wasmer 3.0 revamps API, memory management". InfoWorld. Retrieved 2026-06-04.
Category:WebAssembly Category:Virtual machines Category:Free software written in Rust Category:Cross-platform software
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