lua-cURLv3
A Lua binding to libcurl providing low-level C bindings and high-level APIs for HTTP, FTP, and other network protocols.
What is lua-cURLv3?
Lua-cURLv3 is a Lua binding to the libcurl library, allowing Lua developers to perform network operations such as HTTP requests, FTP transfers, and handling multipart form data. It solves problems from the previous version by providing better error handling, memory management, and a more flexible API.
Lua developers who need to integrate network operations like HTTP, FTP, or other protocols supported by libcurl into their applications, especially those requiring fine-grained control or compatibility with existing libcurl features.
Developers choose Lua-cURLv3 for its stability, improved error handling, and multi-interface support, offering a reliable and performant alternative to the older Lua-cURLv2 with fixes for memory leaks and callback limitations.
Overview
Lua binding to libcurl
Use Cases
Best For
- Making HTTP GET and POST requests from Lua scripts
- Handling FTP uploads and downloads programmatically in Lua
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