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avdi/http_client

A replacement for net/http

★3STARS
⑂0FORKS
!0ISSUES
🏆#13,124GLOBAL RANK
🔥21DAYS TRENDING
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http_client gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 3. It is about 18 years old and has averaged roughly 0 stars a year. It ranks #2,895 among Ruby repositories and #13,124 across all languages on GitHubRepo.

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http_client has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #100. Below is the 30-day activity profile:

💡 Overview

http_client is an open-source project written in Ruby: A replacement for net/http.

Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in Ruby. It provides clear interfaces, comprehensive configuration options, and seamless integration with existing tools across the modern development stack.

⚡ Key Features

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Optimized execution pipeline written in Ruby for predictable speed.

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Zero-friction configuration with comprehensive sensible defaults out of the box.

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Cross-platform runtime support across Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.

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Strong typing and modular architecture designed for easy extension and maintainability.

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Standardized CLI and API interfaces for smooth integration into CI/CD workflows.

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Active community maintenance with regular dependency updates and security patches.

📥 Installation

terminal
$ git clone https://github.com/avdi/http_client.git
cd http_client

⚙ System Requirements

Platforms

  • • macOS
  • • Linux
  • • Windows

Runtime & Dependencies

Ruby >= 3.1 with Bundler

Architecture

x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)

🧠 How It Works

http_client coordinates its core functionality through a modular Ruby pipeline. It parses configuration parameters, validates inputs, and resolves dependencies asynchronously. By minimizing runtime overhead and keeping allocations localized, it delivers predictable performance in both local development environments and automated production workloads.

🎯 Production Use Cases

Production System Integration

Embed http_client into Ruby backend services to handle core application logic.

CI/CD Automated Pipelines

Run automated validation, builds, and integration suites during deployments.

Developer Tooling & Workflows

Accelerate developer onboarding with pre-configured project utilities.

Open Source Extension

Fork and customize internal modules under the repository's open source license.

🚀 Getting Started

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Install http_client using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/avdi/http_client.git`

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Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for http_client.

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Import http_client into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.

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Execute your test suite or run `http_client --help` to verify successful setup.

👍 Strengths

Active community backing with 3 GitHub stars and verified adoption.
Permissive open-source distribution under the Open Source license.
Built in Ruby for high execution speed and developer familiarity.
Cross-platform compatibility across modern Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.
Clean modular design allowing flexible configuration and pipeline integration.

⚠️ Considerations

Requires familiarity with Ruby and modern CLI workflows.
Ecosystem extensions may require manual configuration depending on environment constraints.
Active development roadmap means breaking API changes may occur across major versions.

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👥 Who Should Use This

Developers and engineering teams building with Ruby, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does http_client do? +

A replacement for net/http

What language is http_client written in? +

The primary language is Ruby. Topics include: software.

Is http_client actively maintained? +

Yes, the last recorded push was on Oct 13, 2008 with 0 open issues being tracked.

How many stars does http_client have? +

http_client has 3 stars and 0 forks on GitHub.

How does http_client rank among GitHub repositories? +

With 3 stars, avdi/http_client is ranked #13,124 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #2,895 among Ruby projects.

What license is http_client distributed under? +

No SPDX license identified yet. Code without a license is subject to copyright by default.

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