A tiny, cross-platform, module-based web server for .NET, enabling lightweight web applications and REST APIs.
EmbedIO is a lightweight, cross-platform web server library for .NET that allows developers to embed web server functionality directly into their applications. It solves the need for a simple, modular web server without the complexity of full-fledged frameworks like ASP.NET Core, enabling scenarios such as serving web interfaces for desktop apps, creating REST APIs, or handling real-time communication via WebSockets.
.NET developers building desktop applications, services, or IoT projects that require embedded web server capabilities, as well as those needing a lightweight alternative to heavier web frameworks for prototyping or microservices.
Developers choose EmbedIO for its minimal footprint, ease of integration, and modular design, which allows them to add only the features they need. It provides a straightforward way to add web functionality to .NET applications without the overhead of larger server stacks.
A tiny, cross-platform, module based web server for .NET
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Runs on Windows, Linux, and macOS with .NET Framework, .NET Core, and Mono, as evidenced by extensive testing and support for multiple runtimes.
Offers a flexible architecture with built-in modules for Web API, static files, sessions, and WebSockets, allowing easy customization and addition of features through projects like EmbedIO Extras.
Designed for minimal memory usage, making it suitable for embedding in resource-constrained environments like IoT projects or desktop applications.
The Web API module enables rapid creation of RESTful APIs with minimal code, as shown in the sample usage with controller registration.
Lacks built-in support for parsing multipart/form-data, requiring integration of external libraries like HttpMultipartParser for file uploads, as admitted in the README.
SSL configuration is streamlined for Windows using netsh, but on Linux or macOS, it requires manual certificate handling, which can be cumbersome and less documented.
Out-of-the-box modules are basic; for advanced needs like JWT authentication or detailed logging, developers must rely on additional nugets or custom code, increasing integration effort.