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deprecated module 'request'

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#1883 opened on Aug 3, 2021

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Description

  • OS: Linux
  • Version of IPFS Desktop: 0.16.2

Describe the bug npm warns about a deprecated module called requests

npm WARN deprecated request@2.88.2: request has been deprecated, see https://github.com/request/request/issues/3142

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Tech stack
javascriptnodejs
Domain
desktop
Issue type
bug
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
2
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
under 1 hour
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
stale
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
clear
Prerequisites
Node.jsnpm
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
90
Research direction
Replace all imports and uses of the deprecated 'request' module in the codebase with a modern alternative like 'node fetch' or 'got'. Check package.json for the dependency entry and remove it, then add the new dependency. Verify that any functions using 'request' are updated to use the new API. Since the issue has been open since 2021, there may be existing PRs or comments with suggestions; review those before starting work.