envoyproxy / envoyproxy/envoy

Ability to use SOCK_DGRAM sockets

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Description

I want to route UDP traffic to a Unix Domain Socket, but I can't do that right now because there is no way to open the socket in SOCK_DGRAM mode. I think it would be a very useful feature if it cloud do that. Is there any chance that you will be able to support it in the near future?

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Research direction

The issue names no files, tests, or entry points. Start by locating Envoy's Unix Domain Socket configuration and socket-creation paths, then determine the expected behavior for SOCK_DGRAM support and add coverage for routing UDP traffic through a Unix Domain Socket.

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Assessment

Tech stack
cpp
Domain
networking
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
30/100

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