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Socket.Io Node

Listens to events from a Socket.IO server

Socket.Io Node

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Overview

This node listens to events from a Socket.IO server. It connects to a specified Socket.IO server URL and listens for events on a given event name and channel. When an event is received, it emits the event data as output. This node is useful for real-time applications where you want to trigger workflows based on live events from a Socket.IO server, such as chat messages, notifications, or live updates.

Use Case Examples

  1. Listening to chat messages on a chat server and triggering workflows to process or store messages.
  2. Receiving real-time notifications from a server and triggering alerts or other actions.
  3. Monitoring live data streams and processing updates as they arrive.

Properties

Name Meaning
Server URL The URL of the Socket.IO server to connect to.
Path The path on the server where the Socket.IO server is listening (default is /socket.io).
Event Name The name of the event to listen for from the Socket.IO server.
Channel The channel to join on the Socket.IO server after connecting, used to filter or group events.

Output

JSON

  • eventData - The data received from the Socket.IO event, output as a JSON array.

Dependencies

  • socket.io-client library for connecting to the Socket.IO server

Troubleshooting

  • Connection errors may occur if the server URL or path is incorrect, or if network issues prevent connection.
  • Authentication token issues if the optional API token credential is invalid or missing when required by the server.
  • Ensure the event name matches exactly the event emitted by the server to receive data.
  • If no events are received, verify the channel name and server configuration.

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