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LightRate

A modern rate limiting service built with Next.js and Azure Functions, designed around Applications that contain multiple rate limiting rules.

Overview

LightRate provides token bucket-based rate limiting with the following key features:

  • Application-Centric Architecture: Organize rate limiting rules within Applications
  • Automatic Fallbacks: Use application default rules when no specific rule matches
  • Token Bucket Algorithm: Redis-backed token buckets with configurable refill and burst rates
  • RESTful API: Simple HTTP endpoints for consuming tokens
  • Web Dashboard: Create and manage applications and rules through a modern UI

Getting Started

New to LightRate? Here’s where to begin:

  1. Quick Start Guide - Set up your first rate limiting rule in minutes
  2. Core Concepts - Understand applications, rules, and token buckets
  3. API Reference - Direct API integration details
  4. SDKs - Client libraries for your language/framework

Client Libraries

LightRate provides official client libraries for multiple languages and frameworks:

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