Configuration

Server Settings

Port

Vanadum runs on port 8000 by default. This is currently not configurable.

Address

Binds to 127.0.0.1 (localhost only) for security.

Performance

Connection Pool

• Maintains persistent connections
• Reuses connections for same host
• Automatic cleanup of idle connections

Timeouts

• Default request timeout: 30 seconds
• Configurable per-request via X-Timeout header
• Connection timeout: 10 seconds

Security

URL Filtering

Built-in blacklist prevents requests to certain URLs.

Local Only

Server only accepts connections from localhost.

Logging

Console Output

• Shows server startup
• Logs requests and responses
• Displays errors and warnings

Integration Tips

High Volume

• Use connection pooling in your client
• Batch requests when possible
• Monitor memory usage

Error Handling

• Implement retry logic
• Handle timeout errors
• Check response status codes

Testing

• Use http11 profile for simpler debugging
• Enable verbose logging
• Test with different profiles