The `http-request-to-url` package provides a focused utility function designed to extract the complete URL (including protocol, host, port, path, and query string) from a Node.js `http.ClientRequest` object. This is particularly useful in scenarios where an outgoing HTTP request has been initiated, and its full destination URL needs to be programmatically determined for purposes such as logging, proxying, or debugging. The package currently resides at version 1.1.0. Given its last commit date in 2019, it appears to be in a maintenance state, offering stable functionality primarily for CommonJS environments and leveraging standard Node.js `http` module properties without frequent updates or new feature development. Its differentiator is its singular purpose, directly addressing the extraction of a URL from a low-level Node.js request object.
npm install http-request-to-urlVerified import paths — ran on the pinned version, not inferred.
Demonstrates how to create an `http.ClientRequest` and use `httpRequestToUrl` to extract its full target URL.
Use `const httpRequestToUrl = require('http-request-to-url');` for CommonJS environments. For ES modules, consider a wrapper or transpilation if strict ESM import is required.Evaluate if the current version meets your project's security and compatibility requirements. For critical applications, consider auditing the source code or forking it for maintenance.
Change the import statement to `const httpRequestToUrl = require('http-request-to-url');`Ensure the package is correctly installed (`npm install http-request-to-url`) and verify the `require` statement is exactly `const httpRequestToUrl = require('http-request-to-url');`No dependency data recorded yet.