Simple WebSocket Client

Construct custom Web Socket requests and handle responses to directly test your Web Socket services.

Simple WebSocket Client - Custom WebSocket Tests Extension

The 'Simple WebSocket Client' is a Google Chrome extension that aids in the creation of custom WebSocket requests. It provides the capability to manage responses for testing your WebSocket services. Its simple interface lets you enter your WebSocket server URL. You can then open a connection and send your desired text. The extension will then present you with the corresponding response messages.

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Extension stats

By: hakobera

Users: 100,000+

Rating: 3.91

(96)

Version: 0.1.3 (Last updated: 2014-09-13)

Creation date: 2014-09-12

Permissions:

tabs

Size: 55.24K

Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 2,207 ▲ 77

Other rankings

#6502 in Developer Tools ▲ 88 #7 in simple keyword 30 #171 in request keyword 19 ▼ 7 #285 in response keyword 11 ▼ 43

Other platforms

Not available on Android

Not available on Firefox

Not available on Edge

User reviews

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Pros

Very useful tool for testing WebSocket connections
Easy to use
Saves time when testing endpoints
Clear indication of connection status
Maintains a history of connections

Cons

Issues with connection detection when the server closes
Limited customization for the URL input box
No support for cookies or headers for authentication
User interface feels outdated
Doesn't work properly for some users

Most mentioned

Useful tool
Connection issues
User interface suggestions
Easy to use
Not detecting server closures

User reviews

I can test my websocket using swcat and it works fine but with this I get "undefined", useless. Flat out doesn't do the job. It's probably spyware.

Michael Fletcher, 2022-10-20

Very useful tool. Thanks to the author! A suggestion by the way: Hope to change the width of the URL input box to 90% instead of the current 225px. This makes it easier to modify the URL.

Terence Lau, 2022-08-06

Does not detect when server closes connection...

Heine Ken Millinge, 2021-03-30

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Extension safety

Risk impact

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

Risk impact analysis details

Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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