v2.1.0

🚀 HTTP Proxy Server - Release Notes

Version 2.0.0 - Windows Executable

Release Date: January 15, 2026

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📋 What is HTTP Proxy Server?

A standalone Windows executable that provides an HTTP proxy server with persistent session management, designed to act as a bridge between applications and external systems requiring authentication.

🎯 Key Features

• 🏢 Enterprise Ready: Designed for corporate environments with proxy support
• 🔐 Session Management: Automatic cookie and authentication handling
• 📦 Zero Dependencies: Single 11.4MB executable, no Python installation required
• 🌐 REST API: Complete FastAPI-based endpoints with Swagger documentation
• 📊 Health Monitoring: Built-in connectivity and service health checks
• 📝 Audit Logging: Comprehensive request/response logging for compliance

🛡️ Security & Reliability

• ✅ SSL/TLS Support: Full HTTPS compatibility
• ✅ Input Validation: Robust Pydantic V2 validation
• ✅ Background Service: Runs silently without console window
• ✅ Timeout Protection: Configurable timeouts prevent hanging requests
• ✅ Error Handling: Graceful error management with detailed logging

🌐 API Endpoints

Endpoint	Method	Purpose
/health	GET	Service and connectivity health check
/login	POST	Authentication and session initialization
/logout	POST	Session termination and cleanup
/forward	POST	HTTP request proxy with session persistence
/docs	GET	Interactive Swagger API documentation

🔧 Configuration Options

• Environment Variables: SERVER_HOST, SERVER_PORT, LOG_LEVEL
• Configuration File: Optional .env file support
• Flexible Deployment: Can run on any port, any interface
• Production Ready: Optimized for Windows Server environments

🚀 Quick Start

1. Download HttpProxyServer.exe
2. Run the executable (no installation required)
3. Access documentation at http://localhost:5003/docs
4. Use REST API for authentication and proxying

💼 Use Cases

• Web Scraping: Maintain authenticated sessions across requests
• API Integration: Bridge between systems requiring different authentication
• Legacy System Access: Modern REST interface for older authentication systems
• Development & Testing: Local proxy for development environments
• Corporate Applications: Navigate through corporate proxy requirements

🔄 Migration from v1.x

This is a complete rewrite with:

• Improved session management
• Enhanced error handling
• Better logging system
• Modern FastAPI framework
• Comprehensive input validation
• Windows service compatibility

📞 Support & Documentation

• Full Documentation: Available at /docs when server is running
• Health Check: Monitor service status via /health endpoint
• Logging: Automatic logs in HttpProxyServer.log
• Author: Raul Mauricio Uñate Castro

🏷️ Technical Specifications

• Framework: FastAPI 0.100+
• Platform: Windows 10/11, Windows Server 2016+
• Size: 11.4 MB (includes all dependencies)
• Memory: ~50MB runtime footprint
• Language: Python 3.12 (compiled to native executable)

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Perfect for: Enterprise integration, API bridging, authenticated web scraping, development proxying, and legacy system modernization.