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ttfb

CLI tool to measure HTTP time to first byte (TTFB)

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Description

ttfb is a CLI tool to measure the TTFB (time to first byte) of HTTP requests. It helps diagnose web server response times and identify performance bottlenecks in HTTP services.

When to use this tool

✓ Good fit when
  • You need to measure web server response times
  • You want to benchmark HTTP TTFB
✕ Avoid when
  • You need full HTTP load testing

AI Summary

Measure HTTP time to first byte for performance analysis

Capabilities

  • + Measure TTFB of HTTP requests
  • + Diagnose web server response times
  • + Support for HTTP and HTTPS

Use When

  • → You need to measure web server response times
  • → You want to benchmark HTTP TTFB

Avoid When

  • x You need full HTTP load testing

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