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request vs SuperAgent
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| Fact | request | SuperAgent |
|---|---|---|
| Language | JavaScript | JavaScript |
| Licence | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Stars | 25k | 17k |
| Latest | v2.88.1 | v10.4.1 |
| Last push | 2024-08-14 | 2026-09-23 |
| Release cadence | too few releases | about 91 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 0 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 3 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | No push in a year | none |
How they relate
SuperAgent replaces request. Alternatives to request →
Full replacementChainable, promise-based API for Node.js and browsers, extended with plugins.
request
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SuperAgent
- v10.4.12026-09-23fix: harden redirects, response handling and cookie scoping against hostile servers 064bb57
- v10.4.02026-09-22fix: consolidate safe request, redirect, and CI regressions 5663802
- v10.3.02026-01-06fix: fixed package lock 5db8232
- v10.2.32025-07-22chore: bump deps 9a2d236
- v10.2.22025-07-07fix: fixed ci 5c2b13d
request
unsigned The latest release, v2.88.1, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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SuperAgent
unsigned The latest release, v10.4.1, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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