Websocket Realtime
Enables persistent, bidirectional communication via WebSockets for real-time data streaming and interactive backend applications.
Install on your platform
We auto-selected Claude Code based on this skill’s supported platforms.
Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add websocket-realtime npx -- -y @trustedskills/websocket-realtime
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"websocket-realtime": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/websocket-realtime"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
This skill enables real-time, bidirectional communication between an AI agent and external services or clients using the WebSocket protocol. It facilitates persistent connections allowing for immediate data updates without constant polling. This is ideal for applications requiring instant feedback and synchronized interactions.
When to use it
- Live Data Feeds: Integrate with financial markets APIs to provide real-time stock quotes or cryptocurrency prices.
- Multiplayer Games: Build a simple game server allowing multiple users to interact simultaneously.
- Chat Applications: Power a basic chat interface where messages are instantly delivered and displayed.
- Real-Time Notifications: Send immediate updates to users, such as order confirmations or breaking news alerts.
Key capabilities
- WebSocket connection establishment
- Bidirectional data transmission
- Persistent connections
- Real-time communication
Example prompts
- "Connect to the WebSocket endpoint at ws://example.com/chat."
- "Send the message 'Hello, world!' to all connected clients."
- "Listen for incoming messages on the WebSocket connection and print them to the console."
Tips & gotchas
The agent needs access to a WebSocket server or endpoint to function correctly. Ensure the target server is configured to accept WebSocket connections and that any necessary authentication mechanisms are in place.
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