http-request
v8.91.124 Stablehttp-request is a lightweight, efficient library for building, sending, and handling HTTP/HTTPS requests in Rust applications. It provides a simple and intuitive API, allowing developers to easily interact with web services, whether they use the "HTTP" or "HTTPS" protocol. The library supports various HTTP methods, custom headers, request bodies, timeout, automatic handling of redirects (including detecting redirect loops), and enhanced response body decoding (both automatic and manual), enabling fast and secure communication. Whether working with secure "HTTPS" connections or standard "HTTP" requests, the library is optimized for performance, minimal resource usage, and easy integration into Rust projects.
Quick Verdict
- ✓Actively maintained (updated 2d ago)
- ✓Stable API (8.x for 1+ years)
- ✓Trusted by 225 crates
- ✓Permissive license (MIT)
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Deep Insights
834 downloads in the last 30 days (28/day), up 542% from the previous period.
225 crates depend on http-request. Reasonable ecosystem adoption, though not yet a core dependency.
The primary maintainer publishes 57 crates. This suggests deep Rust expertise and long-term commitment to the ecosystem.
Reached 1.0 over a year ago. The API surface is settled, making it safe for production use.
At 46KB, http-request is lightweight. Small crate size correlates with focused, well-scoped functionality.
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