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simov/request-api — explained in plain English

Analysis updated 2026-07-18 · repo last pushed 2016-05-03

JavaScriptAudience · developerComplexity · 2/5DormantSetup · easy

TL;DR

A JavaScript wrapper that adds a friendlier basic or chainable API on top of any HTTP client, so you can make requests without repetitive boilerplate.

Mindmap

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  root((request-api))
    Inputs
      Underlying HTTP client
      Request options
    Outputs
      Basic API calls
      Chainable requests
    Use Cases
      Simplify Node HTTP calls
      Swap HTTP clients easily
      Promise or async support
    Tech Stack
      JavaScript
      Node.js

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Why would anyone build with this?

REASON 1

Wrap an existing HTTP client to get a cleaner basic or chainable request API.

REASON 2

Build readable request chains like setting headers and query strings step by step before sending.

REASON 3

Swap the underlying HTTP client without changing how the rest of your code makes requests.

REASON 4

Use promise-based or async/await request calls in a Node.js backend service.

What's in the stack?

JavaScriptNode.js

How it stacks up

simov/request-api3rd-eden/ircb.ioa15n/a15n
LanguageJavaScriptJavaScriptJavaScript
Last pushed2016-05-032016-11-162019-04-07
MaintenanceDormantDormantDormant
Setup difficultyeasyeasyeasy
Complexity2/52/52/5
Audiencedeveloperdevelopergeneral

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How do you spin it up?

Difficulty · easy Time to first run · 5min

Requires bringing your own underlying HTTP client to wrap, it doesn't perform HTTP requests itself.

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Yoink these prompts

Prompt 1
Show me how to set up request-api with my own HTTP client and call .get() and .post().
Prompt 2
Write an example using request-api's chain API to add headers and a query string before sending a request.
Prompt 3
Explain how to configure request-api to use promises instead of callbacks.
Prompt 4
Help me create custom method aliases in request-api to match my project's naming conventions.

Frequently asked questions

wtf is request-api?

A JavaScript wrapper that adds a friendlier basic or chainable API on top of any HTTP client, so you can make requests without repetitive boilerplate.

What language is request-api written in?

Mainly JavaScript. The stack also includes JavaScript, Node.js.

Is request-api actively maintained?

Dormant — no commits in 2+ years (last push 2016-05-03).

What license does request-api use?

License is not stated in the available content.

How hard is request-api to set up?

Setup difficulty is rated easy, with roughly 5min to a first successful run.

Who is request-api for?

Mainly developer.

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