Slanger
An open-source, self-hosted server implementation of the Pusher protocol for real-time WebSocket communication.
What is Slanger?
Slanger is an open-source server implementation of the Pusher protocol written in Ruby. It enables real-time WebSocket communication through a self-hosted service that's fully compatible with Pusher client libraries, solving the problem of vendor lock-in and external service dependencies.
Developers and organizations needing real-time features (like chat, notifications, or live updates) who want to self-host their infrastructure or avoid third-party service dependencies.
It provides complete control over real-time communication infrastructure with zero changes to client-side code, offering horizontal scalability and data ownership without the costs or limitations of commercial services.
Overview
Open Pusher implementation compatible with Pusher libraries
Use Cases
Best For
- Self-hosting real-time features in regulated industries with data sovereignty requirements
- Developing applications without internet connectivity dependencies
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