FoxServer

FoxServer is a standalone HTTP server for Visual FoxPro that lets you create REST APIs, handle webhooks, configure JWT middleware, CORS and much more — all from native VFP code without needing IIS or Apache.

In this section

• Installation — Requirements, download and step-by-step installation.
• Quick Start — Your first REST API in under 5 minutes.
• Configuration — Server options, ports, HTTPS and more.
• Routing — Route definition, parameters and responses.
• Middleware — JWT, CORS, logging and custom middleware.
• Licensing — License types, activation and maintenance.
• Advanced Features — SSE, webhooks, hot reload, metrics and Windows service mode.
• Examples — Hello World, full CRUD and master-detail, ready to use.
• API Reference — Complete reference for classes, methods and properties.
• FAQ — Frequently asked questions and troubleshooting.

Key features

• Standalone HTTP/HTTPS server (no IIS or Apache)
• REST APIs with parameter-based routing
• Built-in middleware: JWT, CORS, logging
• Server-Sent Events (SSE) for real-time streaming
• Webhook system with retries and metrics
• Hot Reload: reload logic without restarting the server
• Windows Service mode
• Perpetual per-seat license, one-time payment

System requirements