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iola
Command-line socket client with REST API interface
Description
iola is a command-line socket client with REST API. It helps to work with socket servers using your favorite REST client, bridging the gap between WebSocket/TCP connections and REST tools.
AI 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
Use When
- → You need to test WebSocket or TCP servers
- → You want to use REST tools for socket interaction
Avoid When
- x You need a full REST API testing tool
- x You only work with HTTP