Faye-websocket provides WebSocket client and server functionality conforming to RFC 6455. It's a low-level library for building real-time applications, focusing on protocol compliance and performance. It handles framing, error checking, and WebSocket handshake negotiation. Useful for creating custom WebSocket-based services or integrating WebSocket capabilities into existing Node.js applications. It's a core dependency for the Faye messaging server.
The npm package faye-websocket has had inconsistent release frequency. Initially, releases were frequent in 2011-2015, with multiple versions per month. After 2015, releases became sparse, with occasional updates in 2016, 2017, 2019 and 2021. There have been no releases since May 2021 and no release in September 2025. This suggests the package is not under active development.
Faye-websocket npm package downloads show a generally upward trend from March 2024 to July 2025, peaking at over 92 million. August 2025 saw a decline, and September 2025 (partial data) indicates a significant drop, potentially due to incomplete data for the month.
