Improved WebSocket Client and Extension

This week, we shipped a major upgrade to our online WebSocket client and the Chrome extension,  focusing on multi-connection testing, better debugging tools, and improved developer experience.

✨ New Features & Improvements

🔌 Multi-Connection Testing
Run up to 3 simultaneous WebSocket connections in single, dual, or triple panel layouts. Easily compare responses across different environments without switching tabs.

🌐 Supports ws:// and wss://
Full support for both secure (wss) and unsecured (ws) protocols. Works seamlessly with any WebSocket server.

🔄 Auto-Reconnect
Simulate real-world client behaviour with configurable auto-reconnect, including custom retry limits and intervals.

💓 Heartbeat / Ping Support
Keep connections alive using configurable heartbeat messages sent at regular intervals — ideal for testing server keep-alive logic.

🧠 Message History
Quickly navigate previously sent messages using keyboard shortcuts. No need to retype payloads during iterative testing.

🧾 JSON Pretty-Print
Incoming messages are automatically formatted for readability. Switch between raw and pretty-printed JSON views instantly.

🔍 Log Filtering & Search
Filter logs by type (sent, received, error, info) and perform real-time search across all messages.

📤 Export Logs
Download complete session logs as a timestamped .log file for sharing or debugging.

📊 Live Connection Stats
Monitor bytes sent/received, message count, and connection duration — all updated live.

🌙 Dark Mode
A smoother experience for long debugging sessions with built-in dark mode support.