openresty / openresty/test-nginx

Faking ngx.var.remote_addr

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Description

Hi.

I'm testing some parts of my code which rely on ngx.var.remote_addr. Also I need to fake this value sometimes, like testing a rate limiter in which keys are generated from remote_addr value.

Is there any way to fake the values like ngx.var.remote_addr, ngx.var.host or ... for testing purposes?

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The issue does not name a file, test, or entry point. Start by inspecting how test-nginx constructs requests and exposes ngx.var values, then determine whether remote_addr and host can be overridden for tests. Done means the supported approach is implemented or clearly documented, with coverage for the requested variables.

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Tech stack
nginx
Domain
testing-qa
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
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Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
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