# Wild 0.11 linker adds WebAssembly support and Linux kernel module capabilities

> **Key takeaway:** The Wild 0.11 release introduces default WebAssembly support and expanded GNU linker script compatibility for Linux kernel modules.

**Published:** 2026-10-24T10:12:15+00:00 
**Source:** Phoronix Benchmarks & Drivers 
**Category:** kernel-os 
**Canonical URL:** https://fosswire.org/news/wild-011-linker-adds-webassembly-support-and-linux-kernel-mo.html 

## Summary
The Wild 0.11 release brings significant updates to the high-speed Wild linker, which primarily targets Linux systems. This version enables WebAssembly (WASM) linking by default and improves support for GNU linker scripts. These improvements allow the linker to handle Linux kernel modules and bring it closer to being able to link the Linux kernel itself. Additionally, development continues on a macOS port, though it remains disabled by default.

## Technical advancements in Wild 0.11
- **WebAssembly Integration:** WASM linking is now enabled by default, expanding the linker's utility beyond native binaries.
- **Kernel Module Support:** Expanded GNU linker script support enables the linking of Linux kernel modules.
- **Kernel Proximity:** The improvements in script handling bring the tool closer to the capability of linking the full Linux kernel.
- **Cross-platform Progress:** Ongoing development for macOS is noted, although it is not yet enabled by default in this release.

## Why it matters
By supporting kernel modules and WASM, Wild is positioning itself as a versatile alternative to traditional linkers in both systems programming and web-standard environments. This could eventually lead to faster build times for Linux kernel developers and developers working with WebAssembly.