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ws

v8.22.0SAFE Risk

Simple to use, blazing fast and thoroughly tested websocket client and server for Node.js

A+100/100
Install Command
npm install ws
orpnpm add ws
Typosquat Defense
Authentic Name

No similarity to known typosquatting targets.

Lifecycle Scripts
Clean Execution

Zero preinstall or postinstall arbitrary execution hooks.

License Type
MIT

Permissive open-source license. Safe for enterprise & proprietary software.

Package Specifications

Unpacked Size
147.9 KB
Dependencies
0
Maintainers
1
Last Published
Sep 26, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is ws safe to use in production?
ws received a Security Grade of A+ (100/100) with a risk evaluation of SAFE. It contains zero malicious postinstall scripts.
What license does ws use?
ws is licensed under the MIT license (PERMISSIVE). This is a permissive open-source license suitable for commercial applications.
How do I install ws?
Install it via NPM using: npm install ws, or via PNPM: pnpm add ws, or Yarn: yarn add ws.