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Getting Started

This utility middleware was mainly built to protect your MedusaJS application from abuse. It allows you to easily manage request limits without stepping outside the familiar Medusa environment.

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Why Rate Limiting Matters

  1. Shield Against Attacks: Prevent Denial of Service (DoS) attempts by capping the number of requests from a single source.
  2. Boost Security: Thwart brute force attacks and other automated threats by controlling request frequency.
  3. Easy Setup: Seamlessly integrate rate limiting into your existing Medusa configuration files.

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Installation

To get started, install the plugin using your preferred package manager:

npm install @perseidesjs/medusa-plugin-rate-limit

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Usage

This middleware uses the CacheModule available (InMemory, Redis, etc.) under the hood and exposes a simple middleware to limit the number of requests per IP address.

To learn how to apply rate limiting to your routes, head over to the Basic Usage section.