The HttpClient factory is a pattern for configuring and retrieving named HttpClients in a composable way. The HttpClient factory provides extensibility to plug in DelegatingHandlers that address cross-cutting concerns such as service location, load balancing, and reliability. The default HttpClient factory provides built-in diagnostics and logging and manages the lifetimes of connections in a performant way.
Commonly Used Types:
System.Net.Http.IHttpClientFactory
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Install
dotnet add package Microsoft.Extensions.Http
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Popularity
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Maintenance
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9.8
82 versions over its life
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Observations in this range began OCT 5, 2026. The chart appears after 7 observations; 2 so far. Collecting history.