Composable HTTP Client

request-compose is a lightweight, dependency-free HTTP client for Node.js, built around the paradigm of function composition. It empowers developers to construct highly customized HTTP request and response pipelines by chaining together small, single-purpose middleware functions. The library's core philosophy emphasizes zero external dependencies, minimal abstraction, and stateless operation, offering a flexible and performant foundation for various HTTP interaction patterns. Its current stable version is 2.1.7. While a specific release cadence is not explicitly defined, the package appears actively maintained given its npm version and GitHub activity. Key differentiators include its extreme modularity, functional programming approach, and a footprint that includes no external runtime dependencies, contrasting with more opinionated HTTP clients by providing granular control over every step of the request-response lifecycle without imposing a rigid structure.