How do I use websockets with gjs（Gnome JavaScript）?

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I am trying to create a simple application in GJS that sends desktop notifications based on json received via WebSocket. What is the easiest way to use WebSocket in GJS? Thanks in advance.

score 3 · Answer 1 · answered Mar 26 '22 at 18:43

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I wrote an example here https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/gjs/-/blob/master/examples/websocket-client.js

If you would like to use a similar API to browsers, have a look at https://github.com/sonnyp/troll

answered Mar 26 '22 at 18:43

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score 2 · Accepted Answer · answered Mar 21 '22 at 01:02

In GJS you'll probably have to use libsoup for this.

The GJS documentation is at https://gjs-docs.gnome.org/soup30, such as the Soup.WebSocketConnection.

You'll probably also want to read the upstream documentation which includes some introductory material.

How do I use websockets with gjs（Gnome JavaScript）?

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