Socket.io tester

Those of you familiar with JavaScript may know about Socket.IO, a library for realtime web apps that basically allows data transfer between web clients and servers without any inter-browser compatibility issues.

That said, you can connect to Socket.IO servers, send messages to the server, as well as keep a close eye on various topics with a handy application, appropriately-named Socket.io tester.

The utility is built using various web technologies powered by Electron, and it can be run just as smoothly on all major operating systems to date, Windows, macOS, and Linux.

You can get started with this app on Windows without much effort since the application does not require installation. Simply download the archive, unzip the archive, and launch the app via its executable file.

Socket.io tester sports an intuitive and well-organized UI. You can connect to a Socket.IO server by entering the address in the dedicated field on the upper part of the main window, and send messages and add events from the left-sided panel. To make things even easier, the app allows you to hand-pick custom colors for each event.

All the sent messages are displayed on the right side of the main window. For your convenience, the app makes it possible for you to delete all the messages by simply clicking the button on the upper-right part of the main window.

Taking everything into account, Socket.io tester is a modern-looking and no-frills Electron-based app that enables you to connect to Socket.IO servers, send string or object messages, and listen to events within a novice-accessible and distraction-free environment.