WebSocket Support to Receive Real-Time Updates from External Services

I would like to request the ability for Xano to support WebSocket connections, allowing developers to connect to external WebSocket servers and receive real-time updates. This would enable apps built on Xano to handle live data, such as notifications, financial market updates, or live events, without needing to rely on constant polling.


Use Case: With WebSocket support, developers could:

  1. Stream live data (e.g., stock prices, live scores)

  2. Receive instant notifications from third-party services

  3. Enable real-time chat or messaging features

  4. Track live logistics, geolocation data, or other time-sensitive information

Benefit to Users:

  1. Improved real-time capabilities without the need for complex polling

  2. Enhanced interactivity for end-users

  3. Support for modern, event-driven applications

Suggested Implementation:

  1. Allow Xano to configure a WebSocket URL to connect to a server.

  2. Listen for incoming events and updates.

  3. Optionally, send data via WebSocket when needed.


I think this would be a game changer for real-time applications built on Xano.

Thank You.

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