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start_http_server from prometheus_client doesn't work on IPv6
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Description
How can I run the http server using the prometheus_client on IPv6?
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First steps
- Read the whole issue, then the project's contributing guide.
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- Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
- Open a pull request that references the issue number.
Research direction
Start by locating the start_http_server entry point in the prometheus_client package and reproduce the reported behavior with an IPv6 address. Check how the server address is selected and compare the result with the existing HTTP-server behavior. Done means a documented or tested way to run the server successfully on IPv6.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- prometheus, python
- Domain
- backend, networking
- Issue type
- Bug
- Difficulty
- 3/5
- Estimated time
- 1-2 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Needs clarification
- Newbie friendliness
- 30/100