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Browser-based GNU Radio flowgraph editor runs via WebAssembly

Hacker News reports that a browser-based runtime operates without requiring Python, a local installation, or an external server.

Updated Sep 9, 2026 · 16:53 UTC1 reports

The short version

  • A browser-based flowgraph editor and runtime allows users to build and execute GNU Radio flowgraphs completely inside a web tab.[Hacker News]
  • The software compiles the GNU Radio DSP stack and Qt GUI sinks into WebAssembly, removing the need for Python or server backends.[Hacker News]
  • The tool supports native GNU Radio .grc file formats and connects to RTL-SDR, PlutoSDR, or HackRF hardware using WebUSB.[Hacker News]

Key facts

  • A flowgraph editor and runtime inspired by GNU Radio Companion runs completely inside a browser tab.[Hacker News]
  • The GNU Radio digital signal processing stack and Qt GUI sinks are compiled into WebAssembly.[Hacker News]
  • The system runs without requiring Python, an installation process, or a backend server.[Hacker News]
  • The browser application can read and write standard .grc flowgraph files identical to native GNU Radio.[Hacker News]
  • WebUSB enables the runtime to interface with hardware devices including HackRF, PlutoSDR, and RTL-SDR.[Hacker News]

Sources

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