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Wasm Components

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Since May 5, 2026.

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Point of contact @yoshuawuyts
Team(s) compiler, lang, libs
Goal document 2026/wasm-components

Summary

In 2026 we want to improve the state of Wasm Component support in Rust. This
means adding and stabilizing three new compiler targets, as well as begin
experimentation with Wasm-specific language features.

Tasks and status


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Metadata
Point of contact @yoshuawuyts
Team(s) compiler, lang, libs
Goal document 2026/wasm-components

Summary

In 2026 we want to improve the state of Wasm Component support in Rust. This
means adding and stabilizing three new compiler targets, as well as begin
experimentation with Wasm-specific language features.

Tasks and status

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