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socket.io

npmv4.8.3TypeScript

node.js realtime framework server

15.1M
Weekly downloads
0
Dependents
7
Dependencies
86/100
Popularity

Overview

socket.io is an npm package that node.js realtime framework server. It is extremely widely used, with about 15.1M downloads per week. The latest version is 4.8.3, released under the MIT license.

Who should use it

Teams working in the npm ecosystem who need node.js realtime framework server and value a battle-tested, widely-adopted solution.

When not to use it

Consider an alternative if you need to or if a more actively-maintained option better fits your npm stack.

Pros

  • Large, well-established user base (15.1M weekly downloads).
  • Ships TypeScript type definitions.
  • Clear open-source license (MIT).

Cons

  • No significant drawbacks detected from available metadata.

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Dependencies (left) and dependents (right) of socket.io.

engine.iocorsdebugacceptssocket.io-parserbase64idsocket.io-adaptersocket.io
socket.io dependencies dependents

Dependencies

Runtime (7)

accepts ~1.3.4base64id ~2.0.0cors ~2.8.5debug ~4.4.1engine.io ~6.6.0socket.io-adapter ~2.5.2socket.io-parser ~4.2.4

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Version history

VersionPublishedLicense
4.8.3latest6 months agoMIT
4.8.26 months agoMIT
4.8.11 year agoMIT
4.8.01 year agoMIT
2.5.12 years agoMIT
4.7.52 years agoMIT
4.7.42 years agoMIT
4.7.32 years agoMIT
4.7.23 years agoMIT
4.7.13 years agoMIT
4.7.03 years agoMIT
4.6.23 years agoMIT
4.6.13 years agoMIT
4.6.03 years agoMIT
4.6.0-alpha13 years agoMIT
4.5.43 years agoMIT
4.5.33 years agoMIT
4.5.23 years agoMIT
2.5.04 years agoMIT
4.5.14 years agoMIT

Maintainers

darrachequesnerauchg

Keywords

eventsframeworkiorealtimesockettcpwebsocket

Frequently asked questions

How do I install socket.io?

Run `npm install socket.io` to add socket.io to your npm project.

What license is socket.io released under?

socket.io is distributed under the MIT license.

How popular is socket.io?

socket.io has approximately 15,134,761 downloads per week.