a6-plugin-limit-req

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps manage and control the rate of incoming requests to your Apache APISIX services, preventing overload and ensuring smooth traffic flow using the limit-req plugin.

Core Features & Use Cases

• Leaky Bucket Rate Limiting: Apply sustained request rates with configurable burst capacity.
• Traffic Smoothing: Delay excess requests instead of rejecting them immediately to protect upstream services.
• Distributed Limiting: Utilize Redis for shared rate limiting across multiple APISIX nodes.
• Use Case: Configure a route to allow a maximum of 100 requests per second per IP address, with a burst capacity of 50, ensuring that sudden traffic spikes are handled gracefully without overwhelming your backend.

Quick Start

Use the a6-plugin-limit-req skill to create a route with a rate limit of 10 requests per second and a burst of 5.