simple-get

simple-get is a minimalist HTTP client library for Node.js, providing the simplest way to make HTTP GET requests with essential features like HTTPS support, automatic redirect following, and gzip/deflate decompression. It focuses on being a lightweight wrapper (under 120 lines of code) around Node.js's native `http` and `https` modules, minimizing overhead. The current stable version is 4.0.1. It maintains a stable API, primarily using callback patterns, and is known for its reliability and efficiency in basic request scenarios. Key differentiators include its small footprint and stream-first approach, making it ideal for scenarios where a full-featured HTTP client is overkill, or when composing with other stream-based utilities.