# What is the reason ngx\_http\_fastcgi\_module doesn't support subrequest\_in\_memory flag?

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**Created:** [February 27, 2012, 9:04pm UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/what-is-the-reason-ngx-http-fastcgi-module-doesnt-support-subrequest-in-memory-flag/217310 "2012-02-27T21:04:15Z")\
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**Post date:** [February 27, 2012, 9:04pm UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/what-is-the-reason-ngx-http-fastcgi-module-doesnt-support-subrequest-in-memory-flag/217310/1 "2012-02-27T21:04:15Z")

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What is the reason ngx\_http\_fastcgi\_module doesn’t support  
subrequest\_in\_memory flag? What is the best way to do the same this for  
fastcgi? Set body filter and then empty buffers in incoming chains?

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> What is the reason ngx\_http\_fastcgi\_module doesn't support subrequest\_in\_memory flag? What is the best way to do the same this for fastcgi? Set body filter and then empty buffers in incoming chains?