WebSocket Weasel

A Handy Console / Client to Communicate with WebSocket Servers

What is WebSocket Weasel?

WebSocket Weasel is a Firefox add-on designed to enhance communication with WebSocket servers. As a fully offline tool, it's perfect for local development. Standout features include binary communication, sub-protocol support, syntax highlighting, and a user-friendly memory slot system for storing frequently used messages. Moreover, WebSocket Weasel is free, open-source, and doesn't require any dependencies, making it an ideal tool for developers.

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Add-on stats

By: Mor. H. Golkar

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Users: 2,421 ▲ 43

Rating: 4.93 (15)

Version: 2.1.1 (Last updated: 2021-07-16)

Creation date: 2019-06-21

Weekly download count: 64

Firefox on Android: Yes

Risk impact: Very low risk impact

Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood

Manifest version: 2

Size: 20.72K

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# 1824 ▲ 10

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#218 in Web Development ▲ 1

#367 in Other extensions ▲ 3

#16 in rocket keyword 19

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#24 in ticket keyword 5

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Weasel

Features

Dependency-free
Works Offline (Local Development)
Supports Binary Communication
Supports Sub-Protocols
Syntax Highlighting
Free and Open Source (MIT)
Colorized Memory Slots to Keep Frequently Used Messages [M+ Button]
Eye-Friendly Light / Dark Theme
Sent Message History

Tips

[Ctrl + Enter] Send Message
[Ctrl + Alt + B] Send Selected Binary
[Ctrl + M] Memorize
[Ctrl + Alt + M] Remember Next Memory Slot (Rotatory)
Right Click on a Memory Slot to Remove it
Double Click on a Memory Slot to Remember and Send it
[Ctrl + Alt + Z] Move Backward in the Sent Message History
[Ctrl + Alt + X] Move Forward in the Sent Message History
[Ctrl + Alt + Enter] Open/Override Socket
[Ctrl + Alt + S] Switch Autoscroll
[Ctrl + <numeral key>] Remembers Memory Slots by Index (e.g. Ctrl+0 recalls the first memory)

Changelog

v1.2.0 Non-volatile Memory Slots (localStorage) New Color Scheme
v1.3.0 Better Binary Support Shows Name, Type and Size of the Sent/Received Binary Detects Major File Formats using file Signatures (Magic Numbers) Shows Links which help Preview received Binaries Easier (Save or Open in new tab)
v1.4.x Syntax Highlighting (JSON) See more

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