Simple WebSocket Client

Name: Simple WebSocket Client
Rating: 3.4167 (12 reviews)
Author: Fenjin Wang

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

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The Simple WebSocket Client Chrome extension allows developers and testers to construct custom WebSocket requests effortlessly. Use it to connect directly with WebSocket services, send messages, and handle responses in real-time. This tool is perfect for debugging, testing, and verifying WebSocket communication workflows without the need for complex software setups. It's a straightforward and efficient way to interact with WebSocket endpoints right from your browser environment.

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Version:

0.1.4resigned1 Last updated: 2024-04-25

Version code:

5727382

Creation date:

2016-11-05

Risk:

Permissions:

tabs

Size:

60.73KB

Email:

wa*****@gmail.com

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Website

Source:

Firefox Browser Add-ons

Data ingested on:

2025-07-08

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# 1,496 ▲ 1

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#164 in Web Development

#267 in Other extensions ▲ 3

#15 in simple keyword 49

#23 in rocket keyword 15 ▲ 1

#33 in ticket keyword 12 ▼ 1

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User reviews

Users appreciate the add-on's simple WebSocket client functionality but report usability issues such as the window closing too quickly after sending messages, lack of support for multi-line input, and poor handling of connection errors. Several users note the absence of options to open the client in a new tab or pop-out window. Additionally, some find it unclear how to start or access the interface from the Firefox UI.

Pros

Simple and clean interface for WebSocket connection testing.
Provides a basic WebSocket client functionality within Firefox.

Cons

Window closes immediately after sending, preventing copy-paste of messages.
Lack of option to open client in a new tab or pop-out window for better usability.
Does not handle closed or invalid WebSocket connections gracefully.
Request input area is too small (single-line), making it difficult to edit multi-line data like JSON.
Unclear how to launch or access the add-on interface; no menu link or obvious UI element.

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Extension safety

Risk impact

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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.

Risk likelihood

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

Risk likelihood analysis details

High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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