urllib3
A powerful, user-friendly HTTP client library for Python with thread safety, connection pooling, and comprehensive features.
What is urllib3?
urllib3 is a powerful HTTP client library for Python that provides essential features missing from Python's standard libraries, such as thread safety, connection pooling, and SSL/TLS verification. It solves the problem of making reliable, secure, and efficient HTTP requests in Python applications.
Python developers building applications that need to make HTTP requests, including web scrapers, API clients, microservices, and any software requiring robust network communication.
Developers choose urllib3 for its comprehensive feature set, proven reliability, and strong security focus, backed by a maintainer team with over 15 years of experience. It's widely adopted across the Python ecosystem and offers professional support options.
Overview
urllib3 is a user-friendly HTTP client library for Python
Use Cases
Best For
- Building Python applications that make HTTP requests to external APIs
- Implementing web scrapers or crawlers that need connection pooling
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