Overview

The express-socket.io-session is a middleware that allows sharing a cookie-based express-session with socket.io. It works with express versions greater than 4.0.0 and socket.io versions greater than 1.0.0. The module ensures that modifications made to session data inside socket.io event handlers are saved, providing a seamless experience for developers when working with sessions in both express and socket.io.

Features

Allows sharing session data between express and socket.io
Supports modifying session data inside socket.io event handlers
Option to enable auto-saving of session data if modified in event handlers
Works with express > 4.0.0 and socket.io > 1.0.0

Summary

The express-socket.io-session module is a useful middleware for developers working with express and socket.io who need to share session data between the two. By providing a seamless way to modify and save session data within socket.io event handlers, the module simplifies the process of handling sessions in real-time applications.

Oskosk

Express Socket.io Session