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Bridge web applications to messaging protocols via ActivityStreams.

393|46|Updated Dec 16, 2012
Search Tags:#real-time#bridge#feeds#XMPP#ActivityStreams#IRC
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/sockethub/sockethub --skill sockethub
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: sockethub
Source: https://github.com/sockethub/sockethub/tree/main
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/sockethub/sockethub --skill sockethub

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Sockethub provides a unified gateway that lets web applications talk to a variety of protocols (IRC, XMPP, RSS/Atom) using a single ActivityStreams-based API, removing the need to implement per-protocol adapters in client code.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Protocol bridging: Translate ActivityStreams messages to IRC, XMPP, and feeds for real-time cross-protocol apps.
  • Platform isolation: Each protocol runs in its own process, ensuring stability and security.
  • Session-scoped credentials: Encrypted credential storage per client session for secure connections.
  • Extensible architecture: Add new platforms (dummy, feeds, etc.) via a pluggable module system.
  • Use Case: Build a browser chat client that connects to IRC, subscribes to RSS/Atom feeds, and exchanges messages over a single ActivityStreams API.

Quick Start

Install dependencies and start the server:

  • Run bun install to install dependencies.
  • Start Redis locally (e.g., docker run -d -p 6379:6379 redis).
  • Launch the server with Redis: bun run dev or production bun run build + bun run start.

Frequently Asked Questions about sockethub

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I bridge web applications to IRC and XMPP using a single API?▼

You can bridge web applications to messaging protocols using a single ActivityStreams-based API, which translates messages to IRC, XMPP, and feeds without requiring per-protocol adapters in your client code.

What is the best way to connect a browser chat client to multiple messaging protocols?▼

The best way to connect a browser chat client to multiple protocols is using an ActivityStreams API gateway that handles real-time cross-protocol messaging, allowing simultaneous IRC, XMPP, and RSS subscriptions.

Do I need Redis to run a protocol bridging server for web apps?▼

Yes, you need Redis running locally to start the protocol bridging server, which handles the background processes for platform isolation and secure credential management across client sessions.

How does platform isolation work when bridging real-time messaging protocols?▼

Platform isolation runs each messaging protocol in its own separate process, ensuring that instability or issues in one protocol do not affect the stability or security of the others.

Are credentials encrypted when connecting web apps to XMPP and IRC?▼

Yes, credentials are encrypted and scoped per client session, ensuring secure connections when your web application authenticates with external messaging platforms like IRC and XMPP.

Can I add new messaging protocols to an ActivityStreams bridge?▼

Yes, you can add new messaging platforms via a pluggable module system, extending the bridge to support additional protocols beyond the included IRC, XMPP, and feeds implementations.

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