Simple WebSocket Client

Simple WebSocket Client

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

What is Simple WebSocket Client?
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.
Stats
By: hakobera
Users: 100,000+
Rating: 3.89 (97)
Version: 0.1.3 (Last updated: 2014-09-13)
Creation date: 2014-09-12
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • tabs
Size: 55.24K
URLs: Website
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Summary

Simple WebSocket Client is an extension for Google Chrome to help construct custom Web Socket requests and handle responses to directly test your Web Socket services.

  1. Enter the URL for your Web Socket server.
  2. Click Open.
  3. Input request text, then click Send.
  4. The extension show response messages.
User reviews
User reviews summary
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Pros
  • Very useful tool for testing
  • Simple and easy to use
  • Helpful for testing server code and endpoints
  • Keeps history of connections
Cons
  • Does not support required headers like Cookie or Sec-WebSocket-Protocol for authentication
  • Small input field for URL and text boxes
  • Does not save history of requests and packets
  • Does not detect when server closes connection
  • Issues with UI/UX, bad layout, and lack of features like copy log to clipboard
Most mentioned
  • Useful for testing websockets
  • Problems with the user interface and input area
  • Lack of certain features such as supporting specific headers or saving history
  • Questions about privacy (e.g., access to browsing history)
  • Doesn't handle connection errors effectively
Recent reviews
I have 2 complaints: - Why does it need to know my browsing-history - I can't subscribe to any topic
by A Google user, 2017-01-04

Works ok but not sure why devs insist on using tiny unsizable text boxes when there is plenty of real estate. A button to copy the log to clipboard would be useful.
by A Google user, 2019-02-28

I have 2 complaints: - Why does it need to know my browsing-history - I can't subscribe to any topic
by A Google user, 2017-01-04
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Safety
Risk impact

Simple WebSocket Client may not be safe to use and it requires some risky permissions. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing.

Risk likelihood

Simple WebSocket Client has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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