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Description

Extism serves as an open-source, universal plug-in framework designed to make any software programmable, utilizing the power of WebAssembly. Its comprehensive documentation is regularly updated to reflect the project's ongoing development. With over 15 officially supported Host SDKs, Extism can seamlessly integrate into many popular programming languages. Additionally, there are more than 7 officially supported PDKs that allow developers to create plug-ins in any language of their choice. As the set of runtime features continues to expand, Extism stands out as an exceptional plug-in solution for applications of varying types and sizes. The project includes a fully-functional canonical reference demo built with the Elixir host SDK, showcasing plug-ins developed in Rust, TypeScript, and JavaScript. There is even an implementation of a turn-based multiplayer gaming platform, complete with games that users can play and evaluate. The games are crafted as WebAssembly modules that feature a distinct set of exports, providing an engaging experience. For those interested, the source code is available on GitHub, and users can download the installer to begin their journey. The platform is entirely open-source, encouraging users to fork the code, experiment freely, and even operate their own game server. Overall, Extism not only promotes creativity but also fosters a vibrant community of developers.

Description

WebAssembly, commonly referred to as Wasm, is a binary instruction format intended for a stack-based virtual machine. It serves as a portable compilation target for various programming languages, which facilitates the deployment of applications on the web for both client-side and server-side use. The design of the Wasm stack machine emphasizes efficiency in size and load time, utilizing a binary format that promotes quick execution. By leveraging prevalent hardware capabilities, WebAssembly aims to achieve performance that is comparable to native speed across numerous platforms. WebAssembly also establishes a memory-safe and sandboxed execution environment that can be integrated into existing JavaScript virtual machines, thus expanding its versatility. When utilized within web environments, WebAssembly adheres to the browser's same-origin and permissions security protocols, ensuring a safe execution context. Additionally, WebAssembly provides a pretty-printed textual format that is beneficial for debugging, testing, and learning, allowing developers to experiment and optimize their code easily. This textual representation will also be accessible when examining the source of Wasm modules on the web, making it easier for programmers to engage directly with their code. By fostering such accessibility, WebAssembly encourages a deeper understanding of how web applications function at a fundamental level.

API Access

Has API Yes 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

AssemblyScript Yes 
.NET Yes 
BoxLang No 
C++ Yes 
Elixir Yes 
Gideros No 
Go Yes 
Indent No 
Java Yes 
JavaScript Yes 
Kitesurf No 
PHP Yes 
R Yes 
Ruby Yes 
Rust Yes 
Second State No 
TypeScript Yes 
WebAssembly Yes 
Zed No 
ai-coustics No 

Integrations

AssemblyScript Yes 
.NET No 
BoxLang Yes 
C++ No 
Elixir No 
Gideros Yes 
Go No 
Indent Yes 
Java No 
JavaScript No 
Kitesurf Yes 
PHP No 
R No 
Ruby No 
Rust No 
Second State Yes 
TypeScript No 
WebAssembly No 
Zed Yes 
ai-coustics Yes 

Pricing Details

Free
Free Trial No 
Free Version Yes 

Pricing Details

Free
Free Trial No 
Free Version Yes 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac Yes 
Linux Yes 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises Yes 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac Yes 
Linux Yes 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Dylibso

Country

United States

Website

dylibso.com/products/extism/

Vendor Details

Company Name

WebAssembly

Founded

2015

Website

webassembly.org

Product Features

Application Development

Access Controls/Permissions No 
Code Assistance No 
Code Refactoring No 
Collaboration Tools No 
Compatibility Testing No 
Data Modeling No 
Debugging No 
Deployment Management No 
Graphical User Interface No 
Mobile Development No 
No-Code No 
Reporting/Analytics No 
Software Development No 
Source Control No 
Testing Management No 
Version Control No 
Web App Development No 

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