Socket.js, a tiny WebSockets library for Node.js
A realtime communication framework for Node.js. Contribute to stepchowfun/socket.js development by creating an account on GitHub.
Socket.js, a tiny WebSockets library for Node.js launched on January 22, 2016 with 11 votes, #2,112 of 4,523 launches that month and more than 75% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 10 years on.
In plain words
Socket.js is a lightweight WebSockets library for Node.js that enables realtime communication between servers and clients. Built for developers working with Node.js applications, it provides a framework for implementing bidirectional messaging capabilities. The library is open-source and available on GitHub for contributions and community development.
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