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simple-peer

Simple WebRTC video, voice, and data channels for Node.js and the browser.

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LicenseMIT
GitHub stars7.5k
Last commit6 days ago
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Customer ScreensharingSimple Peer JsDeveloper ToolsVideo Calling JavascriptWebrtc Peer Connections
Overview

Why consider simple-peer?

simple-peer is an open-source, concise WebRTC wrapper for JavaScript written by Feross Aboukhadijeh. simple-peer abstracts ICE negotiation, STUN/TURN traversal, and media stream bindings, enabling instant peer-to-peer customer video calls, screen sharing, and direct data transfer.

Guided learning

Learn simple-peer by building

Practical setup notes, real use cases, and copy-ready examples in one focused guide.

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Overview of simple-peer

simple-peer powers direct peer-to-peer audio, video, and customer support screen sharing.

Quickstart

bash
1npm install simple-peer
javascript
1import Peer from 'simple-peer';
2const peer = new Peer({ initiator: location.hash === '#1', trickle: false });
3peer.on('signal', data => console.log('SIGNAL', JSON.stringify(data)));
4peer.on('data', data => console.log('data: ' + data));

simple-peer is licensed under the permissive MIT License.

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simple-peer FAQs

simple-peer is listed as a Developer Tools tool on TiloBox. Review the overview, features, and official documentation on this page to decide whether it solves your specific workflow.

Start with the project's GitHub repository for supported installation and deployment instructions. Test the setup with representative data or a small project before rolling it out more widely.

simple-peer is listed under the MIT license. Read the complete license text and the project's notices before using, modifying, or distributing the software.

Production readiness depends on your requirements. Review maintenance activity, security practices, documentation, backup and upgrade procedures, and compatibility with your stack; then validate it in a non-production environment.

simple-peer is listed as an alternative to Twilio Video. Compare the core workflow, deployment model, integrations, and licensing against your must-have requirements before switching.