# Wasmer

> Host and deploy static websites and WebAssembly applications at the edge.

- **Official Website**: <a href="https://wasmer.io/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">wasmer.io</a>
- **Category**: [Hosting & Deployment](../README.md#hosting--deployment)
- **Type**: Edge Hosting & WebAssembly Platform

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## Overview

Wasmer is a lightweight, edge-ready platform that allows developers to run and deploy applications, static assets, and WebAssembly packages globally. It provides sub-millisecond cold starts and distributed deployment without traditional virtual machines or container overhead.

For static website creators, Wasmer provides a seamless way to deploy static files and edge-rendered assets worldwide with unified package management and zero server maintenance.

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## Key Highlights & Features

- **Global Edge Network**: Deploy static sites and edge applications close to your visitors.
- **Sub-Millisecond Cold Starts**: Lightning-fast performance powered by WebAssembly runtimes.
- **Simple CLI Workflows**: Deploy directly from the command line using the Wasmer CLI.
- **Unified Registry**: Publish and consume portable packages and web components.

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## How It Works with Static Websites

You can initialize and deploy a static site using the Wasmer CLI:

```bash
# Install Wasmer CLI
curl https://get.wasmer.io -sSfL | sh

# Deploy current directory
wasmer deploy
```

You can also define a `wasmer.toml` configuration in your repository:

```toml
[package]
name = "my-static-site"
version = "1.0.0"

[fs]
"/public" = "public"
```

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## When to Use It

- Deploying lightweight static sites alongside WebAssembly modules.
- Projects requiring instant global deployment and distributed edge execution.
- Teams looking for an alternative to traditional container and server hosting.