---
title: "@push.rocks/smartrequest"
---
# @push.rocks/smartrequest
A module providing a drop-in replacement for the deprecated Request library, focusing on modern HTTP/HTTPS requests with support for form data, file uploads, JSON, binary data, and streams.

## Install
To install `@push.rocks/smartrequest`, use the following npm command:

```bash
npm install @push.rocks/smartrequest --save
```

This command will add `@push.rocks/smartrequest` to your project's dependencies.

## Usage
`@push.rocks/smartrequest` is designed as a versatile, modern HTTP client library for making HTTP/HTTPS requests. It supports a range of features, including handling form data, file uploads, JSON requests, binary data, streaming, and much more, all within a modern, promise-based API.

Below we will cover key usage scenarios of `@push.rocks/smartrequest`, showcasing its capabilities and providing you with a solid starting point to integrate it into your projects.

### Simple GET Request

For fetching data from a REST API or any web service that returns JSON:

```typescript
import { getJson } from '@push.rocks/smartrequest';

async function fetchGitHubUserInfo(username: string) {
  const response = await getJson(`https://api.github.com/users/${username}`);
  console.log(response.body); // The body contains the JSON response
}

fetchGitHubUserInfo('octocat');
```

The `getJson` function simplifies the process of sending a GET request and parsing the JSON response.

### POST Requests with JSON

When you need to send JSON data to a server, for example, creating a new resource:

```typescript
import { postJson } from '@push.rocks/smartrequest';

async function createTodoItem(todoDetails: { title: string; completed: boolean }) {
  const response = await postJson('https://jsonplaceholder.typicode.com/todos', {
    requestBody: todoDetails
  });
  console.log(response.body); // Log the created todo item
}

createTodoItem({ title: 'Implement smartrequest', completed: false });
```

`postJson` handles setting the appropriate content-type header and stringifies the JSON body.

### Handling Form Data and File Uploads

`@push.rocks/smartrequest` simplifies the process of uploading files and submitting form data to a server:

```typescript
import { postFormData, IFormField } from '@push.rocks/smartrequest';

async function uploadProfilePicture(formDataFields: IFormField[]) {
  await postFormData('https://api.example.com/upload', {}, formDataFields);
}

uploadProfilePicture([
  { name: 'avatar', type: 'filePath', payload: './path/to/avatar.jpg', fileName: 'avatar.jpg', contentType: 'image/jpeg' },
  { name: 'user_id', type: 'string', payload: '12345' }
]);
```

### Streaming Support

For cases when dealing with large datasets or streaming APIs, `@push.rocks/smartrequest` provides streaming capabilities:

```typescript
import { getStream } from '@push.rocks/smartrequest';

async function streamLargeFile(url: string) {
  const stream = await getStream(url);

  stream.on('data', (chunk) => {
    console.log('Received chunk of data.');
  });

  stream.on('end', () => {
    console.log('Stream ended.');
  });
}

streamLargeFile('https://example.com/largefile');
```

`getStream` allows you to handle data as it's received, which can be beneficial for performance and scalability.

### Advanced Options and Customization

`@push.rocks/smartrequest` is built to be flexible, allowing you to specify additional options to tailor requests to your needs:

```typescript
import { request, ISmartRequestOptions } from '@push.rocks/smartrequest';

async function customRequestExample() {
  const options: ISmartRequestOptions = {
    method: 'GET',
    headers: {
      'Custom-Header': 'Value'
    },
    keepAlive: true // Enables connection keep-alive
  };

  const response = await request('https://example.com/data', options);
  console.log(response.body);
}

customRequestExample();
```

`request` is the underlying function that powers the simpler `getJson`, `postJson`, etc., and provides you with full control over the HTTP request.

Through its comprehensive set of features tailored for modern web development, `@push.rocks/smartrequest` aims to provide developers with a powerful tool for handling HTTP/HTTPS requests efficiently. Whether it's a simple API call, handling form data, or processing streams, `@push.rocks/smartrequest` delivers a robust, type-safe solution to fit your project's requirements.

## License and Legal Information

This repository contains open-source code that is licensed under the MIT License. A copy of the MIT License can be found in the [license](license) file within this repository. 

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### Company Information

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Registered at District court Bremen HRB 35230 HB, Germany

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