PeerJS
A simple library for peer-to-peer communication using WebRTC, enabling easier connections and interactions directly between web browsers.
PeerJS is built in TypeScript, distributed under the MIT License, 13.3k GitHub stars from 72 contributors, latest release v1.5.5.
When to use PeerJS
PeerJS is listed here as a API project. The directory calls out WebRTC support, Seamless peer-to-peer connections, Easy integration with web applications as capabilities associated with it.
Other recorded traits for PeerJS include Cross-browser support, Minimal setup.
Besides API, this page also files PeerJS under Web, Tools, Development.
PeerJS compared with
Records in this directory name SimpleWebRTC, Socket.io, WebRTC API as products people compare with PeerJS. That list is editorial metadata, not a claim that PeerJS replaces each of them.
What the PeerJS stats reflect
GitHub currently shows 13.3k GitHub stars, about 72 contributors, 1.5k forks, 200 open issues, latest tracked release v1.5.5. Star and activity counts here are a snapshot used as a proxy for community adoption, not a quality score.
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- Language
- TypeScript
- Latest Release
- v1.5.5
- License
- MIT License
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Key features of PeerJS
- WebRTC support
- Seamless peer-to-peer connections
- Easy integration with web applications
- Cross-browser support
- Minimal setup
Recorded alternatives to PeerJS
PeerJS resources
PeerJS on GitHub
Frequently asked questions
What is PeerJS?
A simple library for peer-to-peer communication using WebRTC, enabling easier connections and interactions directly between web browsers. This directory highlights WebRTC support, Seamless peer-to-peer connections, Easy integration with web applications.
Is PeerJS free to use?
PeerJS is published as open source under the MIT License. The directory lists WebRTC support, Seamless peer-to-peer connections, Easy integration with web applications among its recorded capabilities.
What language is PeerJS written in, and what is the latest release?
PeerJS is written primarily in TypeScript. The latest release tracked on this page is v1.5.5.
How widely is PeerJS used on GitHub?
PeerJS has about 13.3k GitHub stars across about 72 contributors. It also has about 1.5k forks. Those counts are a snapshot of community attention, not a ranking of quality.
What do people compare PeerJS with?
This directory records SimpleWebRTC, Socket.io, WebRTC API as comparison points for PeerJS.
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