req
A batteries-included, extensible HTTP client for Elixir with built-in compression, authentication, retries, and streaming.
What is req?
Req is an HTTP client library for Elixir that provides a comprehensive set of built-in features for making web requests. It solves the problem of needing to manually handle common HTTP concerns like decompression, authentication, retries, and redirects by including them out of the box. Its modular step architecture allows developers to easily customize or extend its behavior.
Elixir developers building applications that interact with HTTP APIs, especially those who need a robust, feature-complete client without assembling multiple dependencies.
Developers choose Req for its 'batteries-included' approach, combining ease of use with powerful extensibility through its step system, eliminating boilerplate while maintaining full control over HTTP interactions.
Overview
Req is a batteries-included HTTP client for Elixir.
Use Cases
Best For
- Making API calls with automatic retry and error handling
- Streaming large HTTP request or response bodies in Elixir
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