websocket-driver
A WebSocket server and client implementation for Common Lisp, designed to integrate with Clack and various web servers.
What is websocket-driver?
Websocket Driver is a Common Lisp library that provides a complete implementation of the WebSocket protocol (version 13/hybi-13), enabling real-time, bidirectional communication between clients and servers. It serves as a foundational component for building WebSocket-enabled applications within the Common Lisp ecosystem, offering both server and client functionality. The library is designed to integrate seamlessly with Clack, the Common Lisp web application environment abstraction layer, and supports multiple backend servers like Hunchentoot, Wookie, and Woo.
Common Lisp developers building real-time web applications, such as chat systems, live dashboards, or collaborative tools, who need reliable WebSocket support. It is particularly suited for those already using or planning to use the Clack web application interface and its compatible servers (Hunchentoot, Wookie, Woo).
Developers choose Websocket Driver for its protocol correctness, seamless integration with the Common Lisp web stack via Clack, and support for both server and client roles. Its event-driven API with handlers for open, message, error, and close events provides a pragmatic and reliable foundation, distinguishing it from alternatives by focusing on compatibility with existing Common Lisp infrastructure.
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WebSocket server/client implementation for Common Lisp
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