ZWS - Minimalist Web Server
February, 28 2026. 5 minutes read.
Introducing ZWS, a minimalist, multi-threaded web server written in Zig.
Designed to mimic the simplicity and application-serving nature of uWSGI, ZWS serves as both a functional web server and an educational tool. It handles multiple connections concurrently using Zig's standard library, making it a great resource for learning about systems programming and web server architecture.
Key Features of ZWS:
- Multi-threaded: Handles multiple connections concurrently using
std.Thread. - Minimalist: Built using only the Zig Standard Library (
std.net,std.Thread). - Educational: Every line of code is commented to explain the concepts.
- Application Container: Simulates an application entry point, similar to how uWSGI runs apps.
To get started, you'll need Zig (0.13.0 or later). You can clone the repository and build it easily:
git clone https://github.com/hepidad/zws.git
zig build run
ZWS is designed as a foundation. You can extend it to serve Python applications, frontend SPAs, or JSON APIs. Check out the GitHub repository for more details and deployment guides.