[squid-users] dynamic messages from acl helper program

[Alex Rousskov]

On 01/19/2016 11:34 AM, Sreenath BH wrote:
> Hi All,
> 
> We are using acl helper to authenticate users. Squid allows a template
> file that will be used to send a custom error message when the ACL
> sends an "ERR" string back to squid.
> 
> In our case the acl helper contacts another web service for authentication.
> Is there a way to send the message we get from the web service (or any
> thing that changes from request to request) back to the client.
> 
> Essentially what we are looking for is a way to change the error
> message at run time.


ICAP and eCAP services can send custom responses. Helpers cannot.

Alex.