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# Oxpecker



![Oxpecker](https://github.com/Lanayx/Oxpecker/raw/develop/images/oxpecker.png)



**Welcome to Oxpecker!** An F# library designed to supercharge your web development with ASP.NET Core, HTMX, and Solid.js. Oxpecker began as a functional wrapper for ASP.NET Core Endpoint routing (think F#-friendly "Minimal APIs") and has evolved into a comprehensive fullstack solution. Our monorepo includes all related projects, with documentation conveniently located in `README.md` files for each project.



🚀 **Performance Alert!** Oxpecker is recognized as one of the fastest .NET web frameworks in several categories [in the TechEmpower benchmark](https://www.techempower.com/benchmarks/#section=data-r23&p=zik0zj-zik0zj-zijocf-zik0zj-zik0zj-18y67).



The server-side core of Oxpecker is a refined version of the acclaimed [Giraffe](https://github.com/giraffe-fsharp/Giraffe), largely maintaining Giraffe's successful API (hence the name!). Key enhancements include optimized core types, better performance, simplified handler logic, and the removal of outdated functionalities.



## Why Choose Oxpecker?



*   **Blazing Fast:** Benefit from top-tier performance, as validated by TechEmpower benchmarks.

*   **Functional & F#-Friendly:** Enjoy an idiomatic F# experience on top of ASP.NET Core.

*   **Fullstack Power:** Seamlessly integrate backend and frontend with HTMX and Solid.js.

*   **Modern ASP.NET Core:** Leverages native Endpoint routing for robust and flexible web applications.

*   **Rich Feature Set:** From view engines to HTMX integration, Oxpecker has you covered.



## Dive Deeper - Features:



*   Native [ASP.NET Core Endpoint routing](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/aspnet/core/fundamentals/routing) integration

*   Fast ViewEngine with a convenient DSL for HTML

*   OpenAPI integration

*   HTMX integration

*   Strongly typed route parameters

*   Endpoint handlers and endpoint middlewares, offering flexible composition

*   Effortless JSON binding and serialization

*   Simplified Form binding

*   Built-in Model validation

*   Easy URL parameters binding

*   Response caching capabilities

*   Streaming support

*   Authorization mechanisms

*   eTag support

*   Comprehensive IResult support

*   A wealth of useful **HttpContext** extensions



## Get Started Quickly:



Ready to build something amazing?

*   [Empty template](https://github.com/Lanayx/Oxpecker/blob/main/examples/Empty) - Your basic starting point for server apps.

*   [Empty Solid template](https://github.com/Lanayx/Oxpecker/blob/main/examples/EmptySolid) - For frontend Solid.js based applications.



## Explore Our Examples:



See Oxpecker in action:

*   [Fullstack CRUD](https://github.com/Lanayx/Oxpecker/blob/develop/examples/CRUD) - Example with functional DI on the backend.

*   [HTMX Contact App](https://github.com/Lanayx/Oxpecker/tree/develop/examples/ContactApp) - A sample HTMX application.

*   [ASP.NET WeatherApp (Oxpecker style)](https://github.com/Lanayx/Oxpecker/tree/develop/examples/WeatherApp)

*   [Frontend SPA (TodoList)](https://github.com/Lanayx/Oxpecker/tree/develop/examples/TodoList) - SPA application without a backend.

*   [MCP Server & Client](https://github.com/Lanayx/Oxpecker/tree/develop/examples/MCP) - Model Context Protocol example.

*   [Feature Showcase](https://github.com/Lanayx/Oxpecker/blob/develop/examples/Basic) - A dump of different server features all in one place.



## Learn More - Articles & Insights:



Medium posts from the creator:

*   [Oxpecker Introduction](https://medium.com/@lanayx/the-oxpecker-ef9df3dfb918)

*   [7 reasons to try Oxpecker.ViewEngine](https://medium.com/@lanayx/7-reasons-to-try-oxpecker-viewengine-af642b4d191c)

*   [Oxpecker vs Blazor](https://medium.com/@lanayx/blazor-vs-oxpecker-067cbcda9f99)

*   [Oxpecker.Solid introduction](https://medium.com/@lanayx/oxpecker-goes-full-stack-45beb1f3da34)



## Comprehensive Documentation:



*   [Oxpecker](https://lanayx.github.io/Oxpecker/src/Oxpecker/)

*   [Oxpecker.ViewEngine](https://lanayx.github.io/Oxpecker/src/Oxpecker.ViewEngine/)

*   [Oxpecker.Htmx](https://lanayx.github.io/Oxpecker/src/Oxpecker.Htmx/)

*   [Oxpecker.OpenApi](https://lanayx.github.io/Oxpecker/src/Oxpecker.OpenApi/)

*   [Oxpecker.Solid](https://lanayx.github.io/Oxpecker/src/Oxpecker.Solid/)

*   [Migrating from Giraffe](https://lanayx.github.io/Oxpecker/MigrateFromGiraffe)



## Contributing & Development Lifecycle:



*   **`develop` branch:** This is our active development branch. Projects are linked using project references. Please send your Pull Requests here!

*   **`main` branch:** This is our production branch. Projects and examples use NuGet (or npm) packages. Releases are published from this branch.



We welcome contributions! Check out the `develop` branch to get started.



## Oxpecker community space



If you have developed a library that extends Oxpecker functionality, but it can't go into the main repo, you can submit it as a separate repository under [Oxpecker-Community GitHub organization](https://github.com/Oxpecker-Community).



## Official Packages:



Find Oxpecker on NuGet:

*   [Oxpecker](https://www.nuget.org/packages/Oxpecker)

*   [Oxpecker.ViewEngine](https://www.nuget.org/packages/Oxpecker.ViewEngine)

*   [Oxpecker.Htmx](https://www.nuget.org/packages/Oxpecker.Htmx)

*   [Oxpecker.OpenApi](https://www.nuget.org/packages/Oxpecker.OpenApi)

*   [Oxpecker.Solid](https://www.nuget.org/packages/Oxpecker.Solid)

*   [Oxpecker.Solid.FablePlugin](https://www.nuget.org/packages/Oxpecker.Solid.FablePlugin)



## ❤️ Support Oxpecker's Growth!



Oxpecker is a passion project, and your support can make a huge difference! If you find Oxpecker valuable, or if you'd like to see it continue to evolve and improve, please consider becoming a sponsor.



Your contributions help us:

*   Dedicate more time to development and new features.

*   Improve documentation and examples.

*   Provide faster community support.

*   Keep the project healthy and actively maintained.



👉 **[Become a Sponsor on GitHub](https://github.com/sponsors/Lanayx)**



Every bit of support is greatly appreciated and helps us build a better future for F# web development with Oxpecker!