ctxrequestbody

Ctxrequestbody is a term used to describe the payload of an HTTP request as accessed from a context object, commonly abbreviated as ctx, in certain asynchronous web frameworks. It is not a formal standard term; its exact meaning depends on the framework and its documentation. In many Node.js frameworks that use a context object, the parsed request body is exposed on a property like ctx.request.body after applying a body-parsing middleware.

Access and usage: Typically you enable a body parser (for JSON, form data, or other encodings). After the middleware runs, route handlers retrieve the data from ctx.request.body (or a framework-specific equivalent) and use it for validation, routing decisions, or business logic.

Data types and validation: The body may contain JSON objects, arrays, strings, or binary data depending on the content type. It is common to validate and sanitize the payload, enforce size limits, and verify the content type to prevent certain attacks.

Notes: The exact property name and flow vary by framework; some expose the parsed body on req.body, others on ctx.request.body, or as a separate parsedBody object. Checking the official documentation is essential for correct usage.

See also: request body, body parser, Koa, Express, middleware.