Issue No. 001·March 21, 2026·Seoul Edition
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Urlx

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A memory-safe Rust replacement for curl/libcurl

otherMarch 23, 2026
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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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Where we found it

Sources

GLOBAL · Hacker NewsENMar 23, 2026Visit

First discovered Mar 23, 2026 · Hacker News