Features
The SocketTools 12 .NET Edition provides everything you need to get started, including documentation and examples, along with free technical support to answer your development questions.
Windows 11 and Server 2025
VS 2026 and .NET 10.0
TLS 1.3 and SSH 2.0
AI Client Integration
File Transfers (FTPS, SFTP)
Web Services (REST)
OAuth 2.0 Authentication
Data Encryption (AES-256)
IPv4 and IPv6 Connections
Product Overview
The SocketTools 12 .NET Edition includes managed components for uploading and downloading files, accessing web-based services, sending and retrieving e-mail messages, executing commands on remote servers, interactive terminal sessions and much more.
SocketTools 12 introduces a Large Language Model (LLM) client component that provides a unified interface for integrating artificial intelligence capabilities into Windows applications. Developers can use the same programming model to connect to popular cloud-based AI services as well as locally hosted models, without having to implement provider-specific APIs or manage the complexities of individual service integrations.
The SocketTools .NET components are compatible with Visual Studio 2026 and previous versions. The assemblies can be used with applications which target .NET 4.5 through version 10.0. They are supported on 32-bit and 64-bit Windows desktop and server platforms. Examples are provided for Visual Studio 2019 and later versions.
Supported protocols include DNS, FTP, HTTP, ICMP, IMAP4, NNTP, POP3, SMTP, SSH and TELNET. General purpose TCP and UDP client and server support is also included, along with support for both IPv4 and IPv6 networks. A single interface provides both synchronous and asynchronous network connections.
Secure connections are supported using the Transport Layer Security (TLS 1.3) and Secure Shell (SSH 2.0) protocols with AES-256 bit encryption. Security features in the components can be enabled with just a few lines of code and do not require any experience with data encryption or cryptography.
The properties, methods and events are very similar to the SocketTools ActiveX controls, making it easier to migrate projects from legacy development tools. Whenever possible, the SocketTools classes were designed to make the transition to .NET as easy as possible.
Free Technical Support
A SocketTools .NET Edition license includes free technical support by e-mail, and access to support resources such as our knowledge base and online help. Technical reference documentation and example programs are included with the product. If you have critical support needs, you can also purchase additional support with your license.
Evaluate SocketTools
You can download a free, fully functional evaluation copy of SocketTools that you can use for 30 days. Your evaluation also includes free technical support when you have questions. After you have purchased a license, you can use the SocketTools components in as many projects as you wish, and redistribute your software to an unlimited number of users, without any additional runtime licensing fees.