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+---
+title: "Using WASM Functions"
+linkTitle: "Using WASM Functions"
+weight: 5
+description: >
+    How to run, develop, and deploy WebAssembly (WASM) functions with kpt.
+---
+
+WASM functions are an alternative to container-based KRM functions. They're faster to start, smaller to distribute, and run in a sandboxed environment.
+
+## Why use WASM functions?
+
+{{< warning type=warning title="Note" >}}
+WASM support in kpt is currently in alpha and not ready for production use. The API and behavior may change in future releases.
+{{< /warning >}}
+
+WASM functions have some advantages over container-based functions:
+
+- Faster startup - no container runtime needed
+- Smaller size - WASM modules are typically much smaller than container images
+- Better isolation - sandboxed execution with limited host access
+- More portable - run anywhere WASM is supported
+- Lower resource usage
+
+## Running WASM functions
+
+WASM support is an alpha feature. You need to use the `--allow-alpha-wasm` flag to enable it.
+
+### With `fn render`
+
+Add the WASM function to your Kptfile pipeline:
+
+```yaml
+# Kptfile
+apiVersion: kpt.dev/v1
+kind: Kptfile
+metadata:
+  name: my-package
+pipeline:
+  mutators:
+    - image: example.registry.io/my-org/my-wasm-fn:v1.0.0
+      configMap:
+        key: value
+```
+
+```shell
+kpt fn render my-package --allow-alpha-wasm
+```
+
+kpt will use the WASM runtime for an OCI image if the `--allow-alpha-wasm` flag is present and the image has a `js/wasm` platform manifest.
+
+### With `fn eval`
+
+Run WASM functions imperatively:
+
+```shell
+kpt fn eval my-package --allow-alpha-wasm -i example.registry.io/my-org/my-wasm-fn:v1.0.0 -- key=value
+```
+
+### Using local WASM files
+
+You can run local `.wasm` files with the `--exec` flag:
+
+```shell
+kpt fn eval my-package --allow-alpha-wasm --exec ./my-function.wasm
+```
+
+You can also declare local WASM files in your `Kptfile`:
+
+```yaml
+# Kptfile
+apiVersion: kpt.dev/v1
+kind: Kptfile
+metadata:
+  name: my-package
+pipeline:
+  mutators:
+    - exec: ./functions/my-function.wasm
+```
+
+```shell
+kpt fn render my-package --allow-alpha-wasm
+```
+
+Note: Using local WASM files makes your package less portable since the file needs to exist on every system.
+
+## Publishing WASM functions
+
+### Push a WASM module
+
+Compress and push a WASM module to an OCI registry:
+
+```shell
+kpt alpha wasm push ./my-function.wasm example.registry.io/my-org/my-wasm-fn:v1.0.0
+```
+
+What this does:
+1. Compresses the WASM file into a tar archive
+2. Creates an OCI image with `js/wasm` platform
+3. Pushes to the registry
+
+### Pull a WASM module
+
+Download and decompress a WASM module:
+
+```shell
+kpt alpha wasm pull example.registry.io/my-org/my-wasm-fn:v1.0.0 ./my-function.wasm
+```
+
+Useful for:
+- Testing WASM functions locally
+- Inspecting modules
+- Offline caching
+
+## Developing WASM functions
+
+WASM functions follow the [KRM Functions Specification](https://github.com/kubernetes-sigs/kustomize/blob/master/cmd/config/docs/api-conventions/functions-spec.md). They receive a `ResourceList` as input and return a `ResourceList` as output.
+
+### What you need
+
+- A language that compiles to WASM (Go, Rust, etc.)
+- WASM build toolchain
+- KRM functions SDK
+
+### Example: Go WASM function
+
+For a complete working example of a Go WASM function, see the [starlark function in the krm-functions-catalog](https://github.com/kptdev/krm-functions-catalog/tree/main/functions/go/starlark), which shows the two-file pattern (`run.go` for regular builds and `run_js.go` for WASM builds).
+
+### Build for WASM
+
+```shell
+GOOS=js GOARCH=wasm go build -o my-function.wasm .
+```
+
+### Test locally
+
+```shell
+kpt fn eval ./test-package --allow-alpha-wasm --exec ./my-function.wasm
+```
+
+### Publish
+
+Push to a registry:
+
+```shell
+kpt alpha wasm push ./my-function.wasm example.registry.io/my-org/my-wasm-fn:v1.0.0
+
+# Test the published version
+kpt fn eval ./test-package --allow-alpha-wasm -i example.registry.io/my-org/my-wasm-fn:v1.0.0
+```
+
+## Mixed pipelines
+
+{{< note title="Limitation" >}}
+Currently, enabling `--allow-alpha-wasm` will cause kpt to attempt to run all **image-based** functions in the pipeline using the WASM runtime. Mixed pipelines containing both WASM and standard container images are not yet fully supported. However, mixed pipelines with local `.wasm` files and standard executables are supported.
+{{< /note >}}
+
+## Limitations
+
+### Security
+
+WASM functions run in a sandboxed environment with restricted access. The current implementation using Wasmtime provides the following protections:
+- No network access by default.
+- Restricted filesystem access (functions cannot access host files outside the KRM interface).
+- No ability to execute system commands.
+
+These restrictions provide a higher level of isolation compared to traditional executables, though they may limit some use cases.
+
+### Performance
+
+- Faster startup than containers as no container runtime overhead is involved.
+- CPU-intensive operations may be slower than native execution.
+- Memory usage patterns differ from container-based functions.
+
+### Compatibility
+
+Not all container functions can convert to WASM, especially those needing:
+- Host network access.
+- Complex system dependencies.
+- OS-specific features (e.g. syscalls not supported by WASI).
+
+## See also
+
+- [KRM Functions Specification](https://github.com/kubernetes-sigs/kustomize/blob/master/cmd/config/docs/api-conventions/functions-spec.md)
+- [Functions Catalog](https://catalog.kpt.dev/)
+- [kpt alpha wasm push]({{< relref "/reference/cli/alpha/wasm/push" >}})
+- [kpt alpha wasm pull]({{< relref "/reference/cli/alpha/wasm/pull" >}})
+- [WASM function examples](https://github.com/kptdev/krm-functions-catalog/tree/main/functions/go)
diff --git a/internal/fnruntime/runner.go b/internal/fnruntime/runner.go
index 8695367ccd..d37d5f37fc 100644
--- a/internal/fnruntime/runner.go
+++ b/internal/fnruntime/runner.go
@@ -121,7 +121,7 @@ func NewRunner(
 				}
 			case f.Exec != "":
 				// If AllowWasm is true, we will use wasm runtime for exec field.
-				if opts.AllowWasm {
+				if opts.AllowWasm && strings.HasSuffix(f.Exec, ".wasm") {
 					wFn, err := NewWasmFn(&FsLoader{Filename: f.Exec})
 					if err != nil {
 						return nil, err
diff --git a/internal/util/render/executor.go b/internal/util/render/executor.go
index da09e339e7..480fe86a11 100644
--- a/internal/util/render/executor.go
+++ b/internal/util/render/executor.go
@@ -734,7 +734,10 @@ func (pn *pkgNode) runValidators(ctx context.Context, hctx *hydrationContext, in
 			displayResourceCount = true
 		}
 		if function.Exec != "" && !hctx.runnerOptions.AllowExec {
-			return errAllowedExecNotSpecified
+			// WASM functions are sandboxed and don't require --allow-exec if --allow-alpha-wasm is set
+			if !(hctx.runnerOptions.AllowWasm && strings.HasSuffix(function.Exec, ".wasm")) {
+				return errAllowedExecNotSpecified
+			}
 		}
 		opts := hctx.runnerOptions
 		opts.SetPkgPathAnnotation = true
@@ -859,7 +862,10 @@ func fnChain(ctx context.Context, hctx *hydrationContext, pkgPath types.UniquePa
 			displayResourceCount = true
 		}
 		if function.Exec != "" && !hctx.runnerOptions.AllowExec {
-			return nil, errAllowedExecNotSpecified
+			// WASM functions are sandboxed and don't require --allow-exec if --allow-alpha-wasm is set
+			if !(hctx.runnerOptions.AllowWasm && strings.HasSuffix(function.Exec, ".wasm")) {
+				return nil, errAllowedExecNotSpecified
+			}
 		}
 		opts := hctx.runnerOptions
 		opts.SetPkgPathAnnotation = true