github.com/XIU2/CloudflareSpeedTest
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v1.5.1
Go
Go
Sep 23, 2021
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This package has a good security score with no known vulnerabilities.
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Purpose-built CLI tool, not a production-ready library
CloudflareSpeedTest is fundamentally designed as a standalone CLI binary rather than a reusable library. The code structure reveals tight coupling between UI output, speed testing logic, and execution flow with heavy reliance on package-level state and globals. There's no clear public API surface for library consumers - you're essentially importing main package code that expects to control program flow.
From an operations perspective, the tool lacks essential production features. There's minimal structured logging - mostly fmt.Printf statements mixed with business logic. No built-in retry mechanisms, no connection pool management, and timeout configuration is embedded in the testing logic rather than exposed as tunable parameters. Error handling often results in os.Exit calls rather than returning errors to callers, making it impossible to handle failures gracefully in a larger application.
If you need to integrate Cloudflare IP speed testing into your Go service, you'll find yourself fighting against the tool's CLI-first design. The codebase hasn't seen updates since 2021, and breaking changes between versions stem from the lack of a stable API contract. Consider extracting and adapting the core testing logic rather than depending on this package directly.
From an operations perspective, the tool lacks essential production features. There's minimal structured logging - mostly fmt.Printf statements mixed with business logic. No built-in retry mechanisms, no connection pool management, and timeout configuration is embedded in the testing logic rather than exposed as tunable parameters. Error handling often results in os.Exit calls rather than returning errors to callers, making it impossible to handle failures gracefully in a larger application.
If you need to integrate Cloudflare IP speed testing into your Go service, you'll find yourself fighting against the tool's CLI-first design. The codebase hasn't seen updates since 2021, and breaking changes between versions stem from the lack of a stable API contract. Consider extracting and adapting the core testing logic rather than depending on this package directly.
Core speed testing algorithm effectively measures Cloudflare IP latency and throughput
Straightforward to fork and extract specific testing logic for custom implementations
Minimal external dependencies reduces supply chain complexity
No library API - designed as CLI tool with package globals and os.Exit calls preventing graceful integration
Lacks structured logging, observability hooks, and configurable timeout behavior for production use
No connection pooling or resource lifecycle management - each test creates fresh connections
Stale codebase with no updates since 2021, no stability guarantees for programmatic use
Best for: Running as a standalone CLI tool for manual Cloudflare IP optimization testing.
Avoid if: You need a production-ready library with proper error handling, observability, and resource management for automated services.
CAUTION
Network utility with concerning security practices and no maintenance
CloudflareSpeedTest is a command-line tool for testing Cloudflare CDN endpoint latency, but integrating it as a library dependency raises serious concerns. The codebase lacks input validation on IP ranges and user-supplied data, making it vulnerable to injection-style attacks if exposed to untrusted input. Error handling frequently exposes internal system details including file paths and network configurations that could aid attackers.
The project has no dependency management strategy, pulling in third-party packages without version pinning or security audits. TLS implementation uses default Go settings without hardening, and there's no authentication/authorization layer if you're exposing this functionality via API. The last release in 2021 means no CVE responses or security patches for over two years, which is a significant supply chain risk.
From a secure-by-default perspective, this fails most checks. Raw network operations lack timeouts in several code paths, user-controlled file writes don't validate paths for traversal attacks, and concurrent operations have potential race conditions around shared state. If you need Cloudflare endpoint testing, consider writing a minimal wrapper around standard Go net/http with proper input sanitization rather than importing this unmaintained dependency.
The project has no dependency management strategy, pulling in third-party packages without version pinning or security audits. TLS implementation uses default Go settings without hardening, and there's no authentication/authorization layer if you're exposing this functionality via API. The last release in 2021 means no CVE responses or security patches for over two years, which is a significant supply chain risk.
From a secure-by-default perspective, this fails most checks. Raw network operations lack timeouts in several code paths, user-controlled file writes don't validate paths for traversal attacks, and concurrent operations have potential race conditions around shared state. If you need Cloudflare endpoint testing, consider writing a minimal wrapper around standard Go net/http with proper input sanitization rather than importing this unmaintained dependency.
Provides working IP range testing functionality for Cloudflare endpoints
Straightforward codebase makes security audit relatively quick if you must use it
No input validation on IP ranges, file paths, or user-supplied parameters
Abandoned project with no updates since 2021, leaving known vulnerabilities unpatched
Error messages leak internal paths and system configuration details
No secure coding practices around TLS configuration or credential handling
Best for: Throwaway scripts in isolated environments where security is not a concern.
Avoid if: You need a maintained dependency, handle untrusted input, or deploy in production environments.
CAUTION
Useful utility but concerning security practices and maintenance gaps
CloudflareSpeedTest is a network testing tool designed to find the fastest Cloudflare CDN IP for your location. While it accomplishes its core function, using it as a library dependency raises significant security concerns. The codebase lacks input validation on user-supplied IP ranges and file paths, making it vulnerable to path traversal and injection issues if integrated into larger systems.
The project has concerning security defaults: no certificate pinning options, minimal error handling that can expose internal network details, and no rate limiting mechanisms. The last release in 2021 means no CVE responses or dependency updates for over two years. TLS configuration uses basic defaults without hardening options. The code is primarily designed as a standalone CLI tool rather than a reusable library, so authentication and authorization patterns are non-existent.
If you must use this, treat it as an isolated utility run in sandboxed environments only. Don't integrate it directly into production services that handle untrusted input or require secure-by-default behavior.
The project has concerning security defaults: no certificate pinning options, minimal error handling that can expose internal network details, and no rate limiting mechanisms. The last release in 2021 means no CVE responses or dependency updates for over two years. TLS configuration uses basic defaults without hardening options. The code is primarily designed as a standalone CLI tool rather than a reusable library, so authentication and authorization patterns are non-existent.
If you must use this, treat it as an isolated utility run in sandboxed environments only. Don't integrate it directly into production services that handle untrusted input or require secure-by-default behavior.
Accomplishes its stated goal of finding optimal Cloudflare IPs effectively
Simple CLI interface for standalone usage
Straightforward codebase for auditing if needed
No updates since 2021, abandoned maintenance poses security risks
Lacks input validation and sanitization throughout
Poor error handling exposes network topology and internal details
Not designed as a secure library component, no auth/authz patterns
Best for: One-off network diagnostics in isolated, trusted environments where you can audit and sandbox the code.
Avoid if: You need a maintained dependency for production systems, handle untrusted input, or require secure-by-default behavior.
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