Browser WebSocket Client

Connect to a WebSocket server to send and receive raw JSON messages.
What is Browser WebSocket Client?
Browser WebSocket Client is a web extension available for both Chrome and Firefox. It offers an intuitive way to connect with WebSocket servers, allowing for sending and receiving raw JSON messages. Furthermore, it provides the facility to save server URLs, protocols, and messages for subsequent use. Offering a user-friendly Bootstrap 4 interface, it also features synchronization across different devices when logged in to Chrome or Mozilla. Other key features include pretty-printing incoming JSON messages, saving message bodies and the option to export and import plugin settings for easy sharing amongst colleagues.

Extension stats

Users: 10,000+
Rating: 4.47 (15)
Version: 1.4.2 (Last updated: 2020-03-10)
Creation date: 2020-03-08
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • https://www.google-analytics.com/
  • storage
  • activeTab
  • downloads
Size: 581.63K

Other platforms

Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

Browser WebSocket Client is an extension for Chrome and Firefox that provides a simple method for testing a WebSocket server. It allows you to send and receive raw JSON messages as well as save server URLs, protocols, and messages for later use.

Advantages Intuitive Bootstrap 4 user interface Save server URLs, protocols, and messages for later use Login to Chrome or Mozilla and your saved settings will be synced across different devices Pretty-print incoming JSON messages and saved message bodies Export and import the plugin settings so you can easily backup and share them with colleges

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Simple and straightforward to use
  • Excellent tool for testing WebSocket backends
  • Supports multiple features like subprotocols and JSON formatting
  • Ability to export configurations to test on multiple clients
Cons
  • New permission requests that seem unnecessary
  • Request to manage downloads is unwelcome
Most mentioned
  • Easy to use
  • Excellent tool
  • Supports localhost connections
Recent reviews
by Amina Gharsallah, 2024-10-20

Simple, straightforward
by harley H, 2024-01-23

Excellent tool - very easy to use - able to immediately test my ws backend. Exporting configs to another browser to test multiple clients. Very nice.
by Brian Busch, 2021-02-09
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Browser WebSocket Client requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

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

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