ky: Detailed Overview & Metrics

v1.7.2(2 months ago)

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Ky is a lightweight and modern HTTP client for the browser and Node.js. It offers a simple and intuitive API for making HTTP requests with features like automatic JSON parsing, request cancellation, and support for browser-specific features like progress events and aborting requests. Ky also provides built-in support for retries, timeouts, and request headers customization.

Compared to other popular HTTP clients like Axios or Fetch API, Ky stands out for its smaller bundle size, faster performance, and modern features. It is actively maintained and regularly updated to ensure compatibility with the latest web standards and best practices.

Alternatives:
axios+
node-fetch+
got+
superagent+
swr+
axios-hooks+
unfetch+
request+
fetch-retry+
httpie+

Tags: httpclientbrowsernode.jsmodern