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The Top Node.js HTTP Libraries in 2020

Out of the box, Node.js offers the http library for making requests, but it isn't particularly user friendly and requires some customization before it can be easily used. As a result, a large ecosystem of third-party libraries have emerged to make AJAX and HTTP requests easier.

Some offer cross-platform (browser and Node.js) support, while others focus on bundle size or developer experience. With some many options, how do you choose?

To help make your decisions on picking a library a little easier we've assembled a list of the top Node.js HTTP request modules, along with implementation details and feature rundowns.

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