Civetweb
An easy-to-use, embeddable C/C++ web server with optional CGI, SSL, and Lua support.
What is Civetweb?
CivetWeb is an embedded web server library written in C/C++ that enables developers to add HTTP server functionality to existing applications or deploy it as a standalone server. It solves the need for a lightweight, cross-platform web server with scripting support, making it ideal for embedded systems and applications requiring web interfaces without heavy dependencies.
C/C++ developers building embedded systems, IoT devices, or applications that require an integrated web server for configuration, monitoring, or user interfaces.
Developers choose CivetWeb for its simplicity, permissive MIT license, and rich feature set including Lua scripting, SSL support, and cross-platform compatibility, all packaged in a single-file library for easy integration.
Overview
Embedded C/C++ web server
Use Cases
Best For
- Adding a web-based configuration interface to embedded C/C++ applications
- Creating lightweight web servers for IoT devices with Lua scripting
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