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boxlang-runtime-wasm-container

Compile BoxLang sources to WebAssembly and package them into OCI containers.

16|78|Updated Nov 28, 2014
Search Tags:#container#wasm#edge#oci#wasmtime#boxlang#wasmedge
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ortus-docs/coldbox-docs --skill boxlang-runtime-wasm-container
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Skill: boxlang-runtime-wasm-container
Source: https://github.com/ortus-docs/coldbox-docs/tree/main/.agents/skills/boxlang-runtime-wasm-container
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ortus-docs/coldbox-docs --skill boxlang-runtime-wasm-container

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps teams compile BoxLang sources to server-side WebAssembly (WASM), run WASM modules with Wasmtime or WasmEdge, and package them in minimal OCI containers for edge deployments.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Compile BoxLang sources to .wasm using MatchBox
  • Run WASM modules with Wasmtime or WasmEdge (WASI)
  • Create minimal OCI containers for edge platforms like Fastly or Cloudflare Workers

Quick Start

Install the MatchBox toolchain, compile your BoxLang project with --target wasm to produce a .wasm file, and run it with Wasmtime or WasmEdge.

Frequently Asked Questions about boxlang-runtime-wasm-container

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I compile BoxLang to WebAssembly for edge deployment?▼

BoxLang compiles to WebAssembly using the MatchBox toolchain with the --target wasm flag, producing a .wasm file executable via Wasmtime or WasmEdge runtimes for edge deployment.

Can I package WebAssembly modules into OCI containers for serverless functions?▼

WebAssembly modules can be packaged into minimal OCI containers for serverless functions. This process produces cloud-friendly images deployable to edge platforms like Fastly or Cloudflare Workers using WASI-enabled runtimes.

What runtimes can I use to execute BoxLang compiled to WASM?▼

BoxLang compiled to WASM executes via Wasmtime or WasmEdge. Both are WASI-enabled runtimes capable of running server-side WebAssembly modules produced by the MatchBox toolchain.

Do I need the MatchBox toolchain to build WebAssembly from BoxLang source files?▼

The MatchBox toolchain is required to build WebAssembly from BoxLang source files. It performs the compilation to generate .wasm modules necessary for execution in Wasmtime or WasmEdge.

What is the best way to deploy BoxLang microservices to edge platforms?▼

Deploying BoxLang microservices to edge platforms involves compiling sources to WebAssembly and packaging them into minimal OCI containers. This method supports serverless functions and microservices using cloud-friendly WASI-enabled runtimes.

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