Case study

openfsd: reconstructing the VATSIM FSD server protocol

openfsd implements a multiplayer flight-simulation server for the reverse-engineered VATSIM FSD protocol. Its Go server connects pilots and controllers, while a detailed protocol reference maps message identifiers and its web interface manages users, settings and connections.

Targets: Protocol
Category: Independent reconstruction cases
Relationship: Independent reconstruction project
Sources reviewed: 2026-11-08

Stars: 59
Last commit: 2026-06-16
Language: Go
License (GitHub): MIT

GitHub data as of 2026-11-09

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Requirements & limits

Prerequisites: Docker and Docker Compose are listed for the preferred deployment method.
Scope: SQLite and PostgreSQL are supported for persistent storage.
License: MIT license.

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BibTeX

@misc{openfsd-case,
  title = {{openfsd: reconstructing the VATSIM FSD server protocol}},
  howpublished = {\url{https://github.com/renorris/openfsd}},
  url = {https://github.com/renorris/openfsd},
  urldate = {2026-11-08},
  note = {Awesome REA entry: \url{https://awesomerea.org/resources/openfsd-case/}}
}

Plain text

openfsd: reconstructing the VATSIM FSD server protocol. https://github.com/renorris/openfsd (accessed 2026-11-08). Awesome REA entry: https://awesomerea.org/resources/openfsd-case/

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docs/index.md GitHub · renorris/openfsd · Revision 79d5e23
README.md GitHub · renorris/openfsd · Revision 79d5e23
docs/protocol.md GitHub · renorris/openfsd · Revision 79d5e23