# HTTP Parser

## Contents
Overview Configuration

## Overview
The HTTP Parser parses the HTTP request headers and body. As such, it acts as a "barrier" in the policy to guarantee that the entire content has been received before any other filters are invoked. It requires the `content.body` attribute. The HTTP Parser filter forces the server to do "store-and-forward" routing instead of the default "cut-through" routing, where the request is only parsed on-demand. This filter can be used as a simple test to ensure that the message is XML, for example.
## Configuration
Enter a name for the filter in the Name field.