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SocketCluster

Highly scalable real-time microservices framework and WebSocket server.

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LicenseMIT
GitHub stars6.5k
Last commit1 weeks ago
Tags5 topics
Realtime MicroservicesSocketcluster EnginePubsub Channel BrokerDeveloper ToolsWebsocket Cluster Framework
Overview

Why consider SocketCluster?

SocketCluster is an open-source, highly scalable real-time microservices framework and WebSocket architecture written in JavaScript by Jonathan Gros-Dubois. SocketCluster distributes WebSocket connections across multiple CPU cores and Docker nodes with built-in pub/sub channels.

Guided learning

Learn SocketCluster by building

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

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Overview of SocketCluster

SocketCluster clusters WebSocket workers across multi-core server nodes with integrated pub/sub channels.

Quickstart

bash
1npm install -g socketcluster
2socketcluster create myapp

SocketCluster is licensed under the permissive MIT License.

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SocketCluster FAQs

SocketCluster 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 and official website for supported installation and deployment instructions. Test the setup with representative data or a small project before rolling it out more widely.

SocketCluster 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.

SocketCluster is listed as an alternative to Firebase Realtime. Compare the core workflow, deployment model, integrations, and licensing against your must-have requirements before switching.