lua-resty-http
A Lua HTTP client cosocket driver for OpenResty/ngx_lua, supporting streaming, keepalives, and proxy connections.
What is lua-resty-http?
lua-resty-http is a Lua library that provides an HTTP client interface for OpenResty and ngx_lua environments. It allows developers to make HTTP requests directly from Nginx using Lua's cosocket API, enabling non-blocking network operations within the Nginx worker process. The library solves the need for efficient, feature-complete HTTP communication from Lua code running in OpenResty.
OpenResty and ngx_lua developers who need to make HTTP requests from within Nginx configurations, particularly those building API gateways, reverse proxies, or microservices that require external HTTP communication.
Developers choose lua-resty-http because it's specifically designed for the OpenResty ecosystem, offering production-ready HTTP client capabilities with proper connection pooling, streaming support, and safety features for SSL/proxy configurations that generic Lua HTTP clients lack.
Overview
Lua HTTP client cosocket driver for OpenResty / ngx_lua.
Use Cases
Best For
- Making HTTP API calls from OpenResty Lua code
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