Raw WebSocket Handler

Raw WebSocket Handler

Demonstrates raw WebSocket handling with direct actor connections and real-time chat functionality.

Features

Raw WebSocket handlers: Use onWebSocket for low-level WebSocket control and custom protocols
Direct actor connections: Connect WebSocket clients directly to actor instances
Connection management: Track WebSocket connections with state and broadcasting
Real-time chat: Message broadcasting with user presence and chat history
Persistent state: Messages and user data automatically saved in actor state

Implementation

This example demonstrates raw WebSocket handling for real-time chat:

Actor Definition (src/backend/registry.ts): Uses onWebSocket handler for low-level WebSocket protocol control

Resources

Read more about WebSockets, state, and events.

Get Started

Run Locally

git clone https://github.com/rivet-dev/rivet.git
cd rivet/examples/raw-websocket-handler
npm install
npm run dev

Command Line

Technologies

RivetWebSocketTypeScript

Tags

Real-time

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