Why doesn't fetch in Node.js work out of the box? What's the best alternative? or How do I use fetch

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Yeah, fetch in nodejs isn't built-in because Node was designed before fetch became a standard in browsers. It’s kinda annoying, but there are solid alternatives.

Axios is great if you want something reliable with a clean API. But if you want something closer to the browser's fetch, try `undici`—it’s the modern replacement for `node-fetch` and is actually recommended by the Node team.

For lightweight stuff, `got` is another option. Honestly, just pick one and stick with it—they all work fine for simple requests.

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