Niquests – a simple HTTP library, a drop-in replacement for Requests

In plain words

Niquests is an HTTP library designed as a drop-in replacement for the popular Requests library. It simplifies making web requests in Python applications. The library is intended for developers who need reliable HTTP functionality with an interface familiar to Requests users. Niquests launched in March 2024 and is available on GitHub, offering developers an alternative option for handling HTTP communication in their projects.

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  I forked Python's Requests to add HTTP/3, async, and multiplexingMar 2026 · github.com · ▲5

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