What is HTCPCP/1.0 protocol?

It's RFC 2324, a 1998 April Fools joke defining HTTP commands for coffee pots—like BREW and GET /coffee—complete with errors like 418 I'm a teapot.

How do I try HTCPCP/1.0 client?

Grab David Peng's GitHub demo, open in browser, select brew type, hit POST. It simulates full responses—no real pot needed.

Is HTCPCP/1.0 client real or April Fools?

Both—fully functional JS client for a joke RFC, submitted to DEV challenge. Spec-compliant fun.

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The HTCPCP/1.0 Client That Actually Brews Internet Coffee

Your browser, bossing around coffee makers? David Peng just made the impossible joke real with a spec-perfect HTCPCP/1.0 client. Morning rituals, disrupted—in the best way.

theAIcatchup Apr 09, 2026 4 min read

Interactive HTCPCP/1.0 client interface showing coffee brewing commands and pot animation

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Revives RFC 2324's coffee protocol humor with a working JS client 𝕏
Built for DEV April Fools: HTML/CSS/JS, fully spec-compliant 𝕏
Sparks IoT pranks and reminds devs of web's playful roots 𝕏

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