WebVM is a browser-based virtualization platform that executes a full Linux operating system directly within a web browser. By leveraging WebAssembly and client-side virtualization, it simulates hardware to run native applications and development toolchains without requiring server-side infrastructure or remote desktop configurations.
The platform distinguishes itself by providing a portable computing workspace that operates entirely on the client side. It includes capabilities for bridging virtual environments to private networks, allowing secure access to internal resources directly from the browser. Additionally, it supports the conversion of container definitions into virtual machine disk files for deployment across various infrastructure providers.
The system manages these environments through a virtual file system layer and kernel emulation, which map persistent storage and system calls into the browser memory space. This architecture enables the execution of native software build processes and development tools as if they were running on a local machine.
