Urlx
betaA memory-safe Rust replacement for curl/libcurl
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What It Does
Details
Urlx is a complete reimplementation of curl in Rust, providing HTTP/network transfer capabilities with a focus on memory safety and performance. It supports multiple protocols including HTTP, FTP, SSH, WebSocket, and more, with a compatible CLI and library interface.
Who It's For
Best fit users
- •Systems Programmers
- •Network Developers
- •Security-conscious Engineers
Why It Matters
Why this one made the cut
curl is a critical internet infrastructure library with a history of memory safety vulnerabilities. Urlx provides a modern, safe alternative implemented entirely in Rust, reducing potential security risks while maintaining feature compatibility.
Differentiator
What makes it different
Zero unsafe code in core library, drop-in compatibility with curl, and native Rust async/sync APIs with comprehensive protocol support.
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