WebSocket Monitor
Monitor WebSocket connections with message exchange and response validation.
What is WebSocket Monitoring?
WebSocket monitoring verifies your WebSocket servers are accepting connections and responding to messages correctly. It's essential for real-time applications like chat, trading platforms, and live dashboards.
Technical Details
The monitor establishes a WebSocket connection, optionally sends a message, and validates the response. It supports both ws:// and wss:// protocols, custom headers for authentication, and configurable timeouts.
Connection Verification
Verify WebSocket servers accept connections successfully
Message Exchange
Send messages and validate server responses
Custom Headers
Include authentication headers for secured endpoints
Secure WebSocket
Full support for TLS-encrypted wss:// connections
Chat Applications
Ensure real-time chat servers are online and responsive.
Trading Platforms
Monitor WebSocket feeds for stock prices, crypto, and trading data.
Multiplayer Games
Verify game servers accept WebSocket connections for real-time gameplay.
| Option | Type | Required | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
url | string | Required | - | WebSocket URL (ws:// or wss://) |
send_message | string | Optional | - | Message to send after connecting (optional) |
ws_expect_response | string | Optional | - | Expected response from the server (optional) |
ws_custom_headers | object | Optional | {} | Custom headers for authentication (JSON object) |
Best Practice
Use wss:// in production for encrypted connections. Test your authentication headers carefully to ensure proper connection establishment.
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