pubnub-live-voting

Implement real-time voting with PubNub Functions and KV Store deduplication.

6|Updated May 26, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/pubnub/skills --skill pubnub-live-voting
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Skill: pubnub-live-voting
Source: https://github.com/pubnub/skills/tree/main/pubnub-live-voting
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/pubnub/skills --skill pubnub-live-voting

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Real-time voting and polling systems require low-latency tallying, secure vote handling, and live result broadcasting for engaging audiences.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Real-time vote submission and instant tallies across channels
  • Server-side vote validation using PubNub Functions with deduplication in KV Store
  • Admin lifecycle controls (open/close/finalize) and centralized channel orchestration
  • Live dashboards and audience displays with continuous result streaming

Quick Start

Publish the first poll and send votes to the poll's votes channel, then subscribe to the results channel to view live tallies.

Frequently Asked Questions about pubnub-live-voting

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I build a real-time voting system with live tally updates?

A real-time voting system uses PubNub to broadcast instant tallies by submitting votes to a dedicated channel and subscribing clients to a results channel for continuous live score updates.

How does server-side vote validation prevent fraud in live polling?

Server-side vote validation prevents fraud by using PubNub Functions to inspect incoming votes and applying deduplication logic via the KV Store to block duplicate or invalid submissions.

What's the best way to manage poll lifecycle controls for audience polls?

Poll lifecycle controls are managed through admin channels to orchestrate open, close, and finalize states, ensuring centralized control over the voting period and result finalization.

Can I deduplicate real-time votes without a dedicated backend server?

You can deduplicate votes without a traditional backend by leveraging PubNub Functions and the KV Store to store voter identifiers and reject duplicate submissions directly at the network edge.

How do I display live polling results on an interactive dashboard?

Live polling results are displayed on interactive dashboards by subscribing the frontend client to the poll's results channel, which continuously streams atomic tally updates as votes arrive.

Does PubNub support atomic tallies for high-scale real-time surveys?

PubNub supports atomic tallies for real-time surveys by maintaining accurate vote counts within the KV Store, ensuring precise aggregation even under high-volume audience participation.