Lightweight, HTTP server written in Swift using async/await.
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| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
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| Stars gained | +7 | +17 | +90 |
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| Forks gained | +1 | +3 | +10 |
FlyingFox gained 17 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 685. It is about 5 years old and has averaged roughly 137 stars a year. It ranks #263 among Swift repositories and #5,698 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
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#5894
BEST RANK
Oct 5, 2026
FIRST APPEARANCE
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FlyingFox has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #5894. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
FlyingFox is an open-source project written in Swift: Lightweight, HTTP server written in Swift using async/await.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in async, async-await, asyncio. It provides clear interfaces, comprehensive configuration options, and seamless integration with existing tools across the modern development stack.
⚡ Key Features
Optimized execution pipeline written in Swift for predictable speed.
Zero-friction configuration with comprehensive sensible defaults out of the box.
Cross-platform runtime support across Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.
Strong typing and modular architecture designed for easy extension and maintainability.
Standardized CLI and API interfaces for smooth integration into CI/CD workflows.
Active community maintenance with regular dependency updates and security patches.
📥 Installation
$ git clone https://github.com/swhitty/FlyingFox.git
cd FlyingFox⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
Swift 5.9+ / Xcode 15+ (macOS/Linux)
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
FlyingFox coordinates its core functionality through a modular Swift pipeline. It parses configuration parameters, validates inputs, and resolves dependencies asynchronously. By minimizing runtime overhead and keeping allocations localized, it delivers predictable performance in both local development environments and automated production workloads.
🎯 Production Use Cases
Autonomous AI Agents
Orchestrate intelligent workflows and tool-calling routines with FlyingFox.
Model Inference & Prompting
Integrate fast, local or cloud-hosted generative AI models directly into production code.
Context Memory & RAG
Augment language models with dynamic vector retrieval and structured project memory.
Developer Productivity
Automate repetitive engineering tasks, code generation, and test creation using AI agents.
🚀 Getting Started
Install FlyingFox using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/swhitty/FlyingFox.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for FlyingFox.
Import FlyingFox into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `FlyingFox --help` to verify successful setup.
👍 Strengths
⚠️ Considerations
⇄ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
👥 Who Should Use This
Developers and engineering teams building with Swift, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.
🏆 Nearby in the Rankings
swhitty/FlyingFox is currently ranked #5,698 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
| Rank | Repository | Language | Stars | Action |
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| #5,692 | smithy-lang/smithy-rs | Rust | ★ 686 | Compare ↗ |
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| #5,692 | apache/pig | Java | ★ 686 | Compare ↗ |
| #5,698 | swhitty/FlyingFox This Project | Swift | ★ 685 | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does FlyingFox do? +
Lightweight, HTTP server written in Swift using async/await.
What language is FlyingFox written in? +
The primary language is Swift. Topics include: async, async-await, asyncio, http, networking.
Is FlyingFox actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Oct 4, 2026 with 12 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does FlyingFox have? +
FlyingFox has 685 stars and 64 forks on GitHub.
How does FlyingFox rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 685 stars, swhitty/FlyingFox is ranked #5,698 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #263 among Swift projects.
What license is FlyingFox distributed under? +
The repository reports a MIT license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.
