BrowserOS: A WebAssembly-Based Virtual Operating System for Interactive Browser-Native Computing

OSF Preprints (OSF Preprints) 2026 Preprint Open access

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Authors: sumit chauhan
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Abstract

BrowserOS is a browser-native virtual operating system implemented in Rust and compiled to WebAssembly (WASM). The project provides a Unix-like shell environment with file system abstractions, process models, device drivers, and persistent storage, running entirely inside modern web browsers without plugins or server-side components. This work is intended for operating systems education and systems programming exploration, demonstrating the feasibility of browser-based OS abstractions using WebAssembly.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Mobile and Web Applications Security and Verification in Computing Cloud Computing and Remote Desktop Technologies

Publication details

Journal / source
OSF Preprints (OSF Preprints)
Publication date
9 February 2026
Language
EN
Document type
Preprint