# iola
> Command-line socket client with REST API interface

## Summary
A CLI socket client that exposes socket connections as a REST API for easy testing.

## Capabilities
- Connect to WebSocket and TCP servers
- Expose socket connections via REST API
- Use REST clients to interact with sockets
- Bridge between REST and socket protocols

## When to Use
- You need to test WebSocket or TCP servers
- You want to use REST tools for socket interaction

## When NOT to Use
- You need a full REST API testing tool
- You only work with HTTP

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Source: https://littlescripts.sh/tools/iola
