Question 1

Is JSONProxy still available since jsonp.afeld.me is down?

Accepted Answer

No, the hosted service is shut down, but you can still use the open-source code to self-host on platforms like Cloudflare Workers. The GitHub repository remains active for deployment, though it's deprecated.

Question 2

How to deploy JSONProxy on my own Cloudflare Workers?

Accepted Answer

Follow the deployment steps in the README: install Node.js and Terraform, set up Cloudflare API tokens and DNS, then run 'npm run deploy' from the terraform directory. This requires managing infrastructure manually.

Question 3

JSONProxy vs enabling CORS on my server: which is better?

Accepted Answer

If you control the server, enabling CORS is the standard, more secure method. JSONProxy is useful when you can't modify the API, but it adds latency and dependency on a proxy layer.

Question 4

Can JSONProxy handle non-JSON data like XML?

Accepted Answer

No, JSONProxy is specifically designed for JSON APIs only. It won't properly parse or proxy other data formats, making it unsuitable for mixed-data applications.

Question 5

What are good alternatives to JSONProxy for cross-domain requests?

Accepted Answer

Alternatives include using CORS if possible, JSONP for legacy APIs, or other proxy services like CORS-anywhere. For modern apps, consider server-side proxying or API gateways with better maintenance.

Question 6

How to test JSONProxy locally without deploying?

Accepted Answer

Install Node.js and dependencies, then run 'npm start' to launch a local server. This allows you to simulate cross-domain requests during development without Cloudflare setup.

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