The HttpClient v3.x (or older) library from the Apache Commons project
For questions releated to the newer Apache HttpClient v4.x library, see apache-httpclient-4.x
Questions tagged [apache-commons-httpclient]
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How to set proxy host on HttpClient request in Java
I want to set proxy before sending HttpClient request on a URL. As I am able to connect it curl command setting up the proxy but with Java code I am not able to do that.
Curl command:
**curl -I -x IP:80 URL**
Code change done in java…
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org.apache.http.entity.FileEntity is deprecated in Android 6 (Marshmallow)
I'm upgrading an app to API 23 where org.apache.http is deprecated.
My current (deprecated) code looks like this:
HttpClient httpClient = new DefaultHttpClient();
File file = new File(attr.Value);
String url = server_url;
HttpPost request = new…
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how to handle / read the response with "Transfer-Encoding:chunked"?
May i know how to handle / read the response with "Transfer-Encoding:chunked"?
Currently im using common-httpclient.3.1
My current coding as followings (can handle response with content-length in header only) :-
httppost = new…
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uploading files to a dataset in CKAN / datahub.io through a Java client
I am testing the uploading of files to a dataset on CKAN / datahub.io through a Java client of the API.
public String uploadFile()
throws CKANException {
String returned_json = this._connection.MultiPartPost("", "");
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How can I POST using Java and include parameters and a raw request body?
I am communicating with a web service that expects a POST parameter and also expect Request body. I have confirmed that such a POST request can be done using a REST Console I have, but I am unable to make such a request in Java using Apache…
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Is it possible to download files like PDF with HttpClient?
I found some examples here on how to download a file but most of them seem to be using HttpURLConnection. is it possible to download files with HttpClient?
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Kerberos connection using HTTP Client
I'm writing HTTP connection with Kerberos authentication. I have "HTTP/1.1 401 Unauthorized". Could you recommend me what I should check? I think there's somethink trick, but I don't see it.
May be I should set header "WWW-Authenticate" with…
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HttpClient5 - Lot of APIs changed / removed
I'm migrating my application to use HttpClient5 but its becoming miserable day by day. Many APIs removed and no proper documentation available to know alternatives. Stackoverflow/any other website/blogs always shows about answers related to…
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How to use DefaultHttpClient in Android?
How to use DefaultHttpClient in Android?
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HttpClient What is the difference between setHeader and addHeader?
When using Apache HttpClient version :
org.apache.httpcomponents
httpclient
4.5.6
What is the difference between setHeader and addHeader?
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How does HttpAsyncClient 4 work?
In previous versions of HttpClient target host was set up into client itself. In last version (for HttpAsyncClient it's 4.1.1) host is set up into HttpRequest (HttpGet, HttpPost etc.) every time I do a request.
I want to use persistent connection,…
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Logs are filling up with httpclient.wire.content dumps. How can I turn it off?
My catalina logs are filling up with gobs of statements like:
/logs/catalina.out:2010-05-05 02:57:19,611 [Thread-19] DEBUG httpclient.wire.content - >>…
user122299
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Confused with different methods of creating cookie in HttpClient
There are different methods to create cookies in HttpClient, I am confused which one is the best.
I need to create,retrieve and modify cookies.
For example , I can use the following code to see a list of cookies and modify them but how to create…
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HttpClient = INVALID URI - Escaped absolute path not valid
I am trying to upload/delete a file to webdav server using HttpClient. However, none is working whenever I have a file name consist of space . I got a error message saying "INVALID URI--- Escaped absolute path not valid".
this my URL =…
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HttpClient: disabling chunked encoding
I am using the Apache Commons HttpClient along with Restlet to call a restful web service. Unfortunately, my server (based on Ruby on Rails) does not like the Transfer-Encoding: chunked that HttpClient is using by default.
Is there any way to…
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