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Top 23 C# REST-API Projects
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Project mention: I Curated 106 Software Design Resources and Ranked What Actually Matters | dev.to | 2026-02-12
kgrzybek/modular-monolith-with-ddd — The most complete Modular Monolith example I've seen. C#, but the patterns are universal.
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run-aspnetcore-microservices
Microservices on .NET platforms used ASP.NET Web API, Docker, RabbitMQ, MassTransit, Grpc, Yarp API Gateway, PostgreSQL, Redis, SQLite, SqlServer, Marten, Entity Framework Core, CQRS, MediatR, DDD, Vertical and Clean Architecture implementation with using latest features of .NET 8 and C# 12
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sample-dotnet-core-cqrs-api
Sample .NET Core REST API CQRS implementation with raw SQL and DDD using Clean Architecture.
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FilterLists
:shield: The independent, comprehensive directory of filter and host lists for advertisements, trackers, malware, and annoyances.
Yeah, I remember going on https://filterlists.com/ one day all mad and just adding a ton because of how many ads and manipulative patterns I was dealing with
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Smartstore
A modular, scalable and ultra-fast open-source all-in-one eCommerce platform built on ASP.NET Core 10
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SaaSHub
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Nager.Date
Easily access public holidays for 100+ countries via .NET, REST API, Docker, or NuGet for online and offline use.
Project mention: Show HN: Toolbrew – Free little tools without signups or ads | news.ycombinator.com | 2025-09-28I've been wanting to create a similar holiday optimizer tool myself, but what you've done is marvelous! Do you take requests for new countries? I see that you're using https://date.nager.at/ as the source and country is listed, so perhaps it's easily doable?
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JsonApiDotNetCore
A framework for building JSON:API compliant REST APIs using ASP.NET and Entity Framework Core.
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Project mention: Pull Real-Time SEC Filings and Stock Data in Python (and Analyze It With AI!) | dev.to | 2025-06-25
API Bricks SDK GitHub
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WatsonWebserver
Watson is the fastest, easiest way to build scalable RESTful web servers and services in C#.
Project mention: Beyond ASP.NET: Lightweight Alternatives for C# Web Development | dev.to | 2025-12-22Watson has been around for several years, is part of the .NET Foundation and receives large commits approximately once a year.
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Warewolf
Effortless Microservice Design and Integration. This repository includes the code-base for the Warewolf Studio and Server.
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Remora.Discord
A data-oriented C# Discord library, focused on high-performance concurrency and robust design.
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WebApiToolkit
WebApi toolset that allows you to make CRUD REST APIs with one line of code and to create gRPC and SignalR from reusable components too
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AuthApi
An example of a full-stack application for Authentication and Authorization, build with ASP.NET Core 10.0 (Minimal API) and Angular 21.
Project mention: C# Minimal API: Multiple Authentication Schemes with Swagger Support | dev.to | 2025-12-31The following example project demonstrates multiple authentication schemes with swagger support: AuthApi
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Net8CoreApiBoilerplate
Net Core Api startup project that can be used as base to upgrade legacy projects or start new one
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nanoFramework.WebServer
📦 Web server for .NET nanoFramework packed with features: REST api using attributes, multithread requests, parameters in query URL, static files serving.
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SaaSHub
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C# REST-API discussion
C# REST-API related posts
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Microsoft Agent Framework with Foundry Local in .NET/C#
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Modular Monolith with DDD repository migrated to .NET 8.0
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The Starlight Celebration Begins December 15!
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Best way to implement base class for API calls?
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New to MMOs and have some important questions before I begin. Should I start with Dynamis?
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.NET Blazor
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Self hosted DNS solution
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Index
What are some of the best open-source REST-API projects in C#? This list will help you:
| # | Project | Stars |
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| 1 | modular-monolith-with-ddd | 13,701 |
| 2 | run-aspnetcore-microservices | 3,234 |
| 3 | TodoApp | 3,106 |
| 4 | sample-dotnet-core-cqrs-api | 3,053 |
| 5 | coolstore-microservices | 2,525 |
| 6 | FilterLists | 1,631 |
| 7 | Smartstore | 1,487 |
| 8 | Nager.Date | 1,370 |
| 9 | Grid.Blazor | 733 |
| 10 | JsonApiDotNetCore | 715 |
| 11 | api-bricks-sdk | 527 |
| 12 | WatsonWebserver | 498 |
| 13 | Warewolf | 277 |
| 14 | Remora.Discord | 259 |
| 15 | Universalis | 207 |
| 16 | WebApiToolkit | 150 |
| 17 | LeetU | 107 |
| 18 | tgstation-server | 86 |
| 19 | didact-engine | 78 |
| 20 | RESTful-Unity | 65 |
| 21 | AuthApi | 64 |
| 22 | Net8CoreApiBoilerplate | 46 |
| 23 | nanoFramework.WebServer | 39 |