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Ky vs request
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| Fact | Ky | request |
|---|---|---|
| Language | TypeScript | JavaScript |
| Licence | MIT | Apache-2.0 |
| Stars | 17k | 25k |
| Latest | v2.1.0 | v2.88.1 |
| Last push | 2026-09-16 | 2024-08-14 |
| Release cadence | about 8 days between releases | too few releases |
| Active contributors | 2 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 0 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | No push in a year |
How they relate
Ky replaces request. Alternatives to request →
PartialA small client on top of fetch, with retries and hooks.
Ky
- v2.1.02026-08-28Add QUERY method support (#873) 6edddd9
- v2.0.22026-04-21Fix init hook URLSearchParams deletions add0703
- v2.0.12026-04-14Improve compatibility with custom fetch implementations (#858) 2971991
- v2.0.02026-04-06Require Node.js 22 f1da0fc
- v2.0.0-02026-03-29This is a prerelease of the next major version. Please try it out and report any issues.pre-release
request
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Ky
unsigned The latest release, v2.1.0, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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request
unsigned The latest release, v2.88.1, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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