ws
A WebSocket client and server library for Node.js.
What it does
A WebSocket client and server library for Node.js.
When it fits
Adding bidirectional realtime communication to a server application.
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- H3 — Writing composable request handlers across supported JavaScript runtimes.
- Hono — Implementing compact APIs with web-standard request and response objects.
- Shovel — Writing portable request handlers for Node.js, Bun, and Cloudflare Workers.
Source
Editorial overview reviewed on October 24, 2026. Follow the source for current setup, compatibility, and licensing.