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Uvicorn

Lightning-fast ASGI server implementation for Python powered by uvloop and httptools.

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LicenseBSD-3-Clause
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Last commit1 weeks ago
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Async Python ServerUvloop HttptoolsFastapi RuntimeAsgi ServerDeveloper Tools
Overview

Why consider Uvicorn?

Uvicorn is an open-source ASGI web server implementation for Python written by Tom Christie (creator of Django REST framework). Built on uvloop and httptools, Uvicorn delivers asynchronous HTTP/1.1 and WebSocket concurrency for FastAPI, Starlette, and Quart microservices.

Guided learning

Learn Uvicorn by building

Practical setup notes, real use cases, and copy-ready examples in one focused guide.

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Overview of Uvicorn

Uvicorn runs asynchronous Python web APIs with native async/await event loops.

Quickstart

bash
1pip install uvicorn
2uvicorn main:app --reload

Uvicorn is licensed under the BSD-3-Clause License.

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Uvicorn FAQs

Uvicorn is listed as a Developer Tools tool on TiloBox. Review the overview, features, and official documentation on this page to decide whether it solves your specific workflow.

Start with the project's GitHub repository and official website for supported installation and deployment instructions. Test the setup with representative data or a small project before rolling it out more widely.

Uvicorn is listed under the BSD-3-Clause license. Read the complete license text and the project's notices before using, modifying, or distributing the software.

Production readiness depends on your requirements. Review maintenance activity, security practices, documentation, backup and upgrade procedures, and compatibility with your stack; then validate it in a non-production environment.

Uvicorn is listed as an alternative to Hypercorn. Compare the core workflow, deployment model, integrations, and licensing against your must-have requirements before switching.