party_resource is a framework for building ruby objects which interact with a REST api. Built on top of HTTParty.

A test helper that makes it simple to test HTTP interaction

SSLHelper provides controller helpers to require/refuse SSL onto specific actions, test helpers to verify controller behaviours and named route counterparts (e.g. ssl_login_url) to clean up your view and controller code. HTTP(S) ports are configurable.

A Rack middleware for form-based authentication. It works roughly like Basic HTTP Authentication except that the authentication page can be styled with the middleware options.

Battle-tested HTTP client using Typhoeus, derived from the Riak client

This action downloads a file from an HTTP/HTTPS url (e.g. ZIP file) and puts it in a destination path

Ferver is a super, simple ruby gem to serve files over http; useful as a basic file server to quickly share files on your local network.

Including stuff for HTTP, SSH and much more.

Implements a client for Message Bus, with communication over HTTP

Ruby API wrapper for Zillow API built with httparty designed for multiple keys

Simply creates an HTTP API for cleaning your database to be used by client tests.

Simple JSON HTTP RPC generator for as3

A framework for building HTTP APIs.

HTTP/HTTPS communication module with logging, filtering and easy SSL configuration

Provides endpoints for NewRelic (or any other uptime service monitor) HTTP ping monitoring for Rails applications

kittyverse-api - web client (helpers) for using the CryptoKitties unofficial (v0) and official (v1) public (HTTP JSON) APIs

The attempt library provides a thin wrapper for the typical begin/rescue/sleep/retry dance. Use this in order to robustly handle blocks of code that could briefly flake out, such as an http or database connection, where it's often better to try again after a brief period rather than fail immediately.

Rack Middleware for logging raw incoming/outgoing HTTP traffic

A gem providing HMAC based authentication for HTTP. This is the DNC Labs fork.

Butler is a Rack Middleware that serves static assets for your Rails app. It allows you to set HTTP headers for individual files or folders based on rules.