The `deepstream.io-client-js` library is the official JavaScript client for connecting to a deepstream.io server, enabling real-time data synchronization, remote procedure calls (RPCs), and publish/subscribe messaging patterns. The current major stable version, `4.0.0`, brought significant advancements over previous versions. This includes a new binary protocol for improved efficiency, full TypeScript declaration files for enhanced developer experience, and a comprehensive shift to promise-based APIs, leveraging `async/await` for asynchronous operations. A key differentiator is its robust offline support, allowing data to be stored client-side using IndexedDB and synchronized upon reconnection. While a precise release cadence isn't explicitly defined, the jump to `v4.0.0` indicates active and substantial development. It's designed for high-performance, real-time applications, offering an opinionated, stateful data synchronization model that distinguishes it from simpler WebSocket libraries or REST-based solutions.
npm install deepstream.io-client-jsVerified import paths — ran on the pinned version, not inferred.
This quickstart demonstrates how to connect to a deepstream.io server, handle connection state changes, perform a promise-based login, subscribe to and update a data record, and emit a real-time event.
Ensure your deepstream.io server is updated to a version compatible with `deepstream.io-client-js` v4.0.0+.
Refactor existing asynchronous code to use `.then()/.catch()` or `async/await` syntax for handling responses and errors. Consult the `v4.0.0` documentation for updated API signatures.
Review and update your client initialization configuration object, especially the `offlineEnabled` and `indexdb` properties, to match the `v4.0.0` specification for offline capabilities.
Ensure `tsconfig.json` is correctly configured. If experiencing type resolution issues, verify the specified `typeRoots` path is accurate. In many cases, types may be automatically discovered without this explicit `typeRoots` entry, depending on your `compilerOptions.moduleResolution`.
Verify that your deepstream.io server is running and reachable. Ensure the `deepstream` client factory is initialized with the correct WebSocket endpoint (e.g., `ws://localhost:6020` or `wss://your.domain:6020`). Check firewall rules if connecting remotely.
For CommonJS, use `const deepstream = require('deepstream.io-client-js');`. For ES Modules, ensure you follow the pattern shown in the documentation: `import * as deepstream from 'deepstream.io-client-js';` then use `deepstream(...)`.First, confirm `deepstream.io-client-js` is installed in your `node_modules`. Review your `tsconfig.json` for proper `compilerOptions` and ensure any explicit `typeRoots` or `include` paths are correct and point to the bundled type definitions (`src/client.d.ts`). Modern TypeScript setups often resolve types automatically if the package is installed.
No dependency data recorded yet.