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Executables ​

This section maps the native executable crates that run on top of the Executable runtime crate.

Architecture map ​

Runtime and dispatch executables ​

  • WASM: host-side WASM loader/runtime bridge and guest-side API facade.
  • Command line shell: command parser/executor that dispatches built-ins and mounted binaries.
  • Terminal: graphical terminal device surface that launches command-line shell.

Session and UI shell executables ​

  • Graphical shell: login and desktop session shell.
  • Settings: tab-based configuration UI (general/password/network/about).
  • File manager: VFS-backed graphical file browser.
  • Calculator: WASM-oriented scientific calculator UI and expression engine.

Shared executable model ​

  • Most executable crates implement ExecutableTrait and are mounted as /binaries/* character devices.
  • Launch is performed through executable::execute(context, ...), which handles permission checks and task spawn using explicit managers. Mounted wrappers and Standard carry the same ExecutableContext.
  • Several UI executables install launcher shortcuts under /configuration/shared/shortcuts/*.json.

Contract vs implementation ​

  • Contract: this map describes executable-level responsibilities and integration points on top of the executable runtime contract.
  • Current implementation: entries and relationships reflect the currently mounted/implemented executable crates in Core.

See also ​