Synchronous HTTP Request Utility

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library 1.1.4 ·javascript abandoned
verified May 27, 2026

This package provides a synchronous HTTP request utility for Node.js, built on top of `urllib` and utilizing Node.js's `spawnSync` module to achieve blocking I/O. The current stable version is 1.1.4, and it has not been updated in approximately nine years, indicating it is no longer maintained. Its primary function is to perform HTTP requests that halt the Node.js event loop until a response is received, a pattern generally considered an anti-pattern in asynchronous Node.js environments. Key differentiators include its explicit synchronous operation, contrasting with the typically non-blocking nature of Node.js. It explicitly states support only for Node.js v0.11.13+ and does not support features like response streams or custom HTTP agents, limiting its utility for modern applications requiring efficient handling of large data or complex network interactions.

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