websocketd
Turn any command-line program that uses STDIN/STDOUT into a WebSocket server with a single executable.
What is websocketd?
websocketd is a lightweight command-line utility that converts any program using standard input/output into a WebSocket server. It solves the problem of building real-time web applications by eliminating the need for custom networking code, allowing developers to focus on application logic instead of protocol implementation.
Developers and system administrators who need to expose existing command-line tools or scripts as real-time web services, particularly those working with monitoring, dashboards, or interactive web applications.
Developers choose websocketd for its extreme simplicity, language-agnostic approach, and zero-dependency design, enabling rapid prototyping and production deployment of WebSocket services without rewriting existing tools.
Overview
Turn any program that uses STDIN/STDOUT into a WebSocket server. Like inetd, but for WebSockets.
Use Cases
Best For
- Exposing system monitoring tools (like vmstat) as real-time web dashboards
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