The Internet Content Adaptation Protocol (ICAP) is a lightweight HTTP-like protocol used to extend transparent proxy servers, thereby freeing up resources and standardizing the way in which new features are implemented.
The Internet Content Adaptation Protocol (ICAP) is a lightweight HTTP-like protocol specified in RFC 3507. It is used to extend transparent proxy servers, thereby freeing up resources and standardizing the way in which new features are implemented.
ICAP is generally used to implement virus scanning and content filters (including censorware) in transparent HTTP proxy caches.
The name part "Content Adaptation" refers to performing the particular "value added service" (a euphemism for "content manipulation") for the associated client request/response.