httping ☆
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Description:
Ping-like tool for HTTP requests
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Networking
Tags: http https latency monitoring networking cli
Install: brew install httping
About:
Httping is a command-line utility that measures the response time of web servers by sending HTTP requests and calculating the latency. It functions similarly to the traditional ping tool but operates at the application layer, allowing users to monitor website availability and performance. The tool supports features like HTTPS, non-interactive mode for scripting, and verbose output for detailed analysis.
Key Features:
  • Measures HTTP/HTTPS latency and response times
  • Supports HEAD and GET requests with custom headers
  • Provides statistics like minimum, maximum, and average response times
  • Batch mode for monitoring multiple URLs
  • Color-coded output for easy readability
Use Cases:
  • Monitoring website uptime and response latency from the command line
  • Debugging slow API endpoints or web server performance issues
  • Automated performance testing in CI/CD pipelines
Alternatives:
  • curl – More versatile for data transfer but lacks built-in latency statistics and continuous ping functionality
  • ab (ApacheBench) – Focuses on load testing and concurrency rather than simple latency measurement
  • wget – Primarily for downloading files, not designed for real-time latency monitoring
Version History
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Sep 13, 2024 9:56pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 8a234def
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