ky: Detailed Overview & Metrics
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 focuses on providing a minimalistic and efficient solution for handling HTTP requests without unnecessary overhead.
Compared to other popular HTTP clients like Axios or Fetch API, Ky stands out for its smaller bundle size, faster performance, and built-in support for modern browser features. It is actively maintained and recommended for projects that require a lightweight and reliable HTTP client.
Alternatives:
axios+
got+
node-fetch+
superagent+
isomorphic-fetch+
wretch+
bent+
make-fetch-happen+
unfetch+
fetch-h2+
Tags: httpclientbrowsernode.jsmodern