Can I use HttpClientFactory in a .NET.core app which is not ASP.NET Core?

Question

I have read the popular blog post https://www.stevejgordon.co.uk/introduction-to-httpclientfactory-aspnetcore on using HttpClientFactory

To quote from it

Answer 1

Thanks for replies.

So it is possible to use in console app.

There are a few ways to do this, depending on what way you want to go. Here are 2:

1. Directly add to ServiceCollection e.g. services.AddHttpClient()

2. Use Generic host e.g. Add httpclientFactory in .ConfigureServices() method

See here for blog post using in console app