The post and comments discuss Zeroperl, a project aimed at sandboxing Perl using WebAssembly (WASM). It outlines the potential benefits of this approach, such as running Perl scripts safely in different environments, and provides insights into community interest in utilizing tools like ExifTool within this framework. The conversation reveals a mix of enthusiasm for the project and concerns about its practical applications and integration, particularly in the context of file metadata handling. As more developers look for ways to run legacy code in modern environments safely, projects like Zeroperl are becoming increasingly relevant. Key considerations include compatibility with existing Perl modules and the overall utility for developers needing to extract metadata from various file formats without placing additional load on server infrastructures.