WebSocket King Client

A WebSocket client for testing and debugging connections.
What is WebSocket King Client?
The 'WebSocket King Client' is a Chrome extension developed to improve and simplify the process of creating and troubleshooting WebSocket connections. Its features include message logging, handling multiple connections, saving and managing typical payloads and projects from one interface, multi-tab support, and the ability to auto-reconnect to the server upon disconnect. This tool aids faster and more efficient development.

Extension stats

Users: 20,000+
Rating: 4.54 (48)
Version: 4.0.1 (Last updated: 2021-01-12)
Creation date: 2020-02-22
Risk impact: Very low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • unlimitedStorage
Size: 791.55K
URLs: Website

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Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

WebSocket king is a a tool designed to assist in developing and debugging WebSocket connections.

Features include:

  • A log of all incoming and outgoing messages to and from the WebSocket
  • Open multiple connections to the WebSocket
  • Save payloads that you commonly use to speed up development
  • Multiple tabs to allow you to quickly send different payloads
  • Manage and switch between multiple projects from a single interface
  • Option to auto-reconnect to the server on disconnection for faster development

Request new features or submit a bug report! https://github.com/tomlerendu/WebSocket-King-Issues/issues

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Great tool for testing WebSockets
  • Lightweight compared to other tools like Postman
  • Excellent for developing socket-based APIs
  • User-friendly and easy to use
Cons
  • Bugs related to URL input (cursor movement issue)
  • Unstable and prone to crashes
  • Lack of multi-language support
  • Missing features like collection export/import
Most mentioned
  • Great tool for experimenting with WebSockets
  • Bugs while editing URL
  • Suggestions for more features
Recent reviews
Excelente opción para testear sockets. Ojalá se haga open source y así poder colaborar en su mantenimiento.
by Ivan Lopez, 2024-10-05

can you upgrade it to enable subscribe to a channel or send message to specific endpoint?
by Code For What, 2024-09-13

Guys, collection export/import feature is highly needed. Thanx!
by Ilya Iakovlev, 2024-07-23
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Extension safety

Risk impact

WebSocket King Client does not require any sensitive permissions.

Risk likelihood

WebSocket King Client has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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