Question 1

How to upload a file with Unirest Node.js?

Accepted Answer

Use the .attach() method for files and .field() for form data. For example, unirest.post().attach('file', '/path/to/file').then(response => {}). This handles multipart/form-data requests automatically, as shown in the README's uploading section.

Question 2

Unirest vs Axios for Node.js HTTP requests?

Accepted Answer

Unirest offers a fluent API and built-in features like file uploads, but Axios is more actively maintained and has broader community support. For new projects, Axios is often preferred due to better longevity and documentation.

Question 3

Is Unirest Node.js still maintained?

Accepted Answer

No, the project is not maintained, as indicated by the 'Not Maintained' badge in the README. It's considered legacy, so for ongoing development, consider alternatives like node-fetch or Axios that receive regular updates.

Question 4

How to handle cookies in Unirest?

Accepted Answer

Unirest provides a cookie jar via unirest.jar() to store and manage cookies across requests. Use the .jar() method on requests, as demonstrated in the README's cookie management examples, to automate cookie handling.

Question 5

Does Unirest support HTTP/2?

Accepted Answer

The README does not mention HTTP/2 support. It likely only supports HTTP/1.1, as it's based on the older request library. For HTTP/2 capabilities, look into other clients like node-fetch with appropriate Node.js configurations.

Question 6

How to make a POST request with JSON body using Unirest?

Accepted Answer

Chain .headers() to set 'Content-Type' to 'application/json' and use .send() with an object. Example: unirest.post(url).headers({'Content-Type': 'application/json'}).send({key: 'value'}).then(...), as illustrated in the README's JSON sending section.

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