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Using ClientBuilder For HTTP Authentication

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Description

As websocket does not specify an authentication mechanism, I'm probably going to use standard http(s) authentication (e.g., username/password) or token. Is it possible to do this through the ClientBuilder API or do I have to use a separate method such as HttpClientCodec?

I want to re-use the TLS stream and possibly any cookies or headers set by the server.

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Start by reviewing the ClientBuilder API and HttpClientCodec references in the issue, focusing on how the TLS stream, cookies, and headers could be reused. Determine whether HTTP authentication can be supported through ClientBuilder or requires a separate method, and clarify the expected API behavior before implementation.

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Assessment

Tech stack
rust
Domain
authentication, networking
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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