salvo-rate-limiter

You can implement per-IP, per-user, and per-API-key quotas in Salvo using the RateLimiter middleware. It allows you to configure route-specific limits and customizable responses to protect your APIs from abuse and overload.

Yes, you can apply route-specific rate limits with dynamic quotas in a Salvo application. The RateLimiter supports per-route configuration, allowing different limits for different API endpoints based on your specific protection requirements.

Yes, the Salvo rate limiter supports sliding-window options for API protection. This mechanism provides a more accurate enforcement of quotas over time compared to fixed windows, smoothing traffic spikes and ensuring consistent API availability.

You integrate rate limiting with existing authentication flows in Salvo by leveraging per-user and per-API-key quotas. The RateLimiter easily integrates with your middleware to issue limits based on authenticated identities rather than just IP addresses.

IP-based rate limiting for API protection can be limited by shared networks like NATs, where many users share one IP. Combining per-IP limits with per-user or per-API-key quotas ensures accurate throttling and prevents blocking legitimate shared traffic.