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hono-websockets

Implement cross-runtime WebSocket support in Hono applications with lifecycle events.

3|Updated Jan 23, 2026
Search Tags:#authentication#real-time#cloudflare#websocket#node#hono
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/lucasilverentand/skills --skill hono-websockets
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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: hono-websockets
Source: https://github.com/lucasilverentand/skills/tree/main/skills/hono/websockets
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/lucasilverentand/skills --skill hono-websockets

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill enables real-time bidirectional WebSocket communication in Hono applications across multiple runtimes, simplifying the development of chat, live updates, and notifications.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Unified WebSocket integration across Cloudflare, Bun, Deno, and Node.js.
  • Robust connection lifecycle management (open, message, close, error) and message broadcasting.
  • Built-in authentication support via tokens or cookies for secure upgrades.
  • Real-world use cases include chat apps, live notifications, and collaborative dashboards.

Quick Start

  • Create a Hono app and add a /ws route that uses upgradeWebSocket to handle onOpen, onMessage, and onClose.
  • Implement runtime-specific adapters (Cloudflare, Bun, Deno, Node.js) as shown in the documentation.
  • Run and test with a WebSocket client against the /ws endpoint.

Frequently Asked Questions about hono-websockets

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I set up WebSockets in a Hono application for real-time communication?▼

To set up WebSockets in a Hono application, add a /ws route using the upgradeWebSocket helper to handle onOpen, onMessage, and onClose lifecycle events for bidirectional real-time streaming. You then implement runtime-specific adapters to complete the integration.

Can I use Hono WebSockets across different runtimes like Cloudflare, Bun, Deno, and Node.js?▼

Yes, Hono WebSockets support cross-runtime functionality across Cloudflare, Bun, Deno, and Node.js. You can implement real-time bidirectional communication using runtime-specific adapters like hono.cloudflare-workers, hono/bun, hono/deno, and @hono/node-ws.

How do I authenticate WebSocket connections in Hono before upgrading?▼

You can authenticate WebSocket connections in Hono using built-in authentication hooks that support token or cookie validation. This ensures secure connection upgrades before the real-time bidirectional streaming channel is fully established.

What are common use cases for real-time WebSocket integration in Hono apps?▼

Common use cases for real-time WebSocket integration in Hono apps include building chat applications, live notifications, collaborative dashboards, and any scenario requiring robust bidirectional streaming and message broadcasting across multiple runtimes.

How do I manage connection lifecycle events and message broadcasting in Hono WebSockets?▼

Hono WebSockets provide robust connection lifecycle management by handling open, message, close, and error events. Within these hooks, you can implement message broadcasting to connected clients for real-time updates.

Does Hono WebSocket integration require specific dependencies for Node.js environments?▼

Yes, implementing WebSocket support in Node.js environments requires the @hono/node-ws adapter. Other runtimes use their respective adapters like hono/bun or hono/deno to enable real-time bidirectional communication.

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