A Developer's Guide to the WebSocket Tester

The WebSocket Tester is a simple and effective client for debugging real-time applications. It allows you to establish a connection to any WebSocket server, send messages, and view the messages you receive in a clean, chronological log.

Features

• Connect to Any Server: Use any WebSocket URL, supporting both secure (wss://) and insecure (ws://) connections.
• Clear Connection Status: A badge at the top of the page clearly indicates whether you are Connected, Disconnected, Connecting, or have encountered an Error.
• Message Log:
  • View a live log of all sent and received messages.
  • Each message is timestamped.
  • Sent and received messages are clearly labeled for easy differentiation.
• Send Messages: A dedicated text area allows you to compose and send messages to the connected server.
• Real-time Feedback: The tool uses browser toasts to provide instant notifications for connection, disconnection, and error events.

How to Use

1. Enter the URL: Type the full WebSocket server URL into the input field (e.g., wss://echo.websocket.events).
2. Connect: Click the "Connect" button. The status badge will change to "Connecting" and then to "Connected" if successful.
3. Send and Receive Messages:
   • To send a message, type it into the "Message to Send" text area and click "Send Message".
   • Any messages received from the server will automatically appear in the "Message Log".
4. Manage the Log: Use the "Clear Log" button to clear all messages from the log view.
5. Disconnect: When you are finished, click the "Disconnect" button to close the WebSocket connection.