Node HTTP/HTTPS Forward Proxy Agent

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library 2.4.0 ·javascript abandoned
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proxying-agent is a Node.js library providing an HTTP/HTTPS forward proxy agent. It is built upon Node's native `http.Agent` and offers features for transparently routing HTTP and HTTPS requests through a specified proxy server. Key capabilities include support for SSL tunneling via the HTTP CONNECT method, Basic authentication, and a beta implementation of NTLM authentication, allowing for domain-specific username formats (e.g., `domain\username`). The library also provides a `globalize` method to easily configure all subsequent `http` and `https` requests to use a designated proxy. The current stable version is 2.4.0, released in July 2017. Due to its age, it is considered abandoned, with no active development or maintenance since its last update. This lack of recent activity suggests potential incompatibilities with newer Node.js versions and a risk of unaddressed security vulnerabilities, making it crucial for users to assess its suitability for modern applications.

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