.FCGI File Extension

FastCGI File

Files with FCGI extension are Web Files. FCGI files work with software on Linux, Mac, Windows. The most popular program handling FCGI files is Apache Web Server. Other programs supporting this file fo...

General Information

Title FCGI File Extension
Extension .fcgi
Full Form FastCGI File
File Type Script/Executable File
Developer Open Market, Inc.
MIME Type application/x-httpd-fcgi

File Function

Primary Function Handle requests
Additional Functions Execute code, Improve performance
Features Persistent, Scalable

File Characteristics

Quality Performance enhancing
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Web Server Scripting Yes
Application Development Yes
Server-Side Programming Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Code injection, Misconfiguration
Best Practices Input validation, Regular updates

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 1996
Latest Update Varies by implementation

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .cgi, .pl, .php

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Apache HTTP Server Free Windows, Mac, Linux, Unix
Nginx Free, Paid versions Windows, Mac, Linux, BSD, Solaris
Lighttpd Free Windows, Mac, Linux