Express Slow Down

Overview

Express Slow Down is a valuable tool designed to help manage and mitigate excessive traffic to your application. By slowing down repeated requests from the same client, it complements existing rate-limiting solutions, such as express-rate-limit. This can be particularly beneficial in maintaining the performance and stability of web applications during traffic surges or in defense against abusive behavior.

This middleware provides a strategic approach to request handling, allowing developers to not only limit the number of requests but also introduce a delay on continued requests. The flexibility it offers can lead to improved user experience and reduced strain on server resources.

Features

• Request Throttling: Integrates seamlessly to delay repeated requests to prevent server overload.
• Compatibility: Works alongside express-rate-limit and other middleware to enhance functionality.
• Configurable Delay: Allows customization of the delay period for repeated requests to suit your application’s needs.
• Percentage Reduction: Provides an option to reduce request frequency by a percentage, adding further control over traffic.
• Granular Control: Lets developers set limits on a per-user or per-IP basis to prevent abuse without impacting all users.
• Easy Integration: Simple to implement in existing Express applications with minimal configuration steps.
• Performance Monitoring: Offers insights into traffic patterns, helping identify potential issues early on.