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🌟 polymarket-websocket-client - Simple WebSocket Client for Everyone

🚀 Getting Started

Welcome to the polymarket-websocket-client! This tool helps you connect to Polymarket’s WebSocket APIs with ease. You do not need to know coding to use this application. Follow the steps below to download and run the client.

📥 Download & Install

To get started, visit this page to download: Download polymarket-websocket-client.

1. Open your web browser.
2. Click on the link above.
3. Find the latest release and click on it.
4. Download the appropriate file for your system.

🛠️ Setup Instructions

1. Install Node.js: You need some basic software first.
   • Go to Node.js website.
   • Download the version that matches your operating system.
   • Install it by following the prompts on the screen.
2. Install the Client: Open your terminal or command line interface.
   • If you don’t know how to open it, just search “Command Prompt” or “Terminal” in your computer’s search bar.
3. Run the Install Command: In the terminal, copy and paste one of these lines and hit Enter:

   npm install polymarket-websocket-client
   

   or if you prefer using pnpm:

   pnpm add polymarket-websocket-client
   

   or for Yarn:

   yarn add polymarket-websocket-client
   

This process will download and install the WebSocket client.

🌟 Key Features

• Easy Connection: Connects to multiple WebSocket channels without needing to understand complicated code.
• Automatic Reconnection: If the connection drops, the client will automatically try to reconnect. You do not need to do anything.
• Keeps Alive: The client sends regular “ping” messages to keep the connection active.
• Error Handling: It manages errors smoothly, ensuring a better experience.

📖 How to Use

1. Create a Simple Connection

Once installed, you can start using the client. Here’s how to connect to the CLOB Market channel.

import { ClobMarketClient } from 'polymarket-websocket-client';

const client = new ClobMarketClient();

// Connect to the market
client.connect();

This small snippet gets you connected to the Polymarket market.

2. Receiving Updates

After connecting, you can receive updates directly from the WebSocket server.

client.on('data', (data) => {
    console.log('Market Data: ', data);
});

This allows you to see live updates in your terminal or command prompt.

⚙️ Configuration Options

The client has several options that you can set according to your needs. Here are some popular configurations:

• Retries: Control how many times the client tries to reconnect.
• Timeout: Set the maximum time before it stops trying.

Example configuration code:

const options = {
    reconnectRetries: 5,
    reconnectDelay: 2000
};

client.configure(options);

📊 Supported Channels

The polymarket-websocket-client allows you to interact with various Polymarket channels. Here are some of them:

• CLOB Market Channel: Get live market data.
• CLOB User Channel: Track user orders and positions.
• RTDS Channel: Access real-time data streams.

🔧 Troubleshooting

If you run into issues, first check that you have the latest version of Node.js installed. You can also look for error messages in your terminal to understand what went wrong.

Some common solutions include:

• Check Your Internet Connection: Ensure you are connected to the internet.
• Reinstall the Client: If things are not working, uninstall and then reinstall the package.

🤝 Community and Support

If you need help or want to connect with other users, consider visiting discussions in the repository. You can open a new issue if you encounter a problem that’s not covered here.

📝 License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.

Now you’re all set to use the polymarket-websocket-client! Enjoy exploring the capabilities it offers. Don’t forget to check back for updates on the releases page!