Libp2p <-> Websocket Proxy

Module for message proxying between libp2p channels and WebSocket clients, and vice versa. Currently Libp2p nodes supports web socket transport via relay chain.

Running

Docker

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Requirements:

1. Docker

Build:

Pull the iamge:

docker pull ghcr.io/pinoutltd/libp2p-ws-proxy:latest

Launch:

To enable access to the WebSocket server from another application, it is essential to establish a port mapping between the host and the container. While not mandatory, it is advisable to align the port numbers in the container and on the host.

docker run --name libp2p-proxy --detach -p 127.0.0.1:8888:8888 -p 127.0.0.1:9999:9999 ghcr.io/pinoutltd/libp2p-ws-proxy:latest

To see logs:

docker logs -f libp2p-proxy

To stop the container:

docker stop libp2p-proxy

From Source

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Requirements:

1. Node v.20.10.0

Installation:

git clone https://github.com/PinoutLTD/libp2p-ws-proxy.git
cd libp2p-ws-proxy
npm install

Launch:

node src/index.js

Then you can connect a websocket client and libp2p nodes to proxy messages between them.

Service file

A systemd service file may be used. This is meant for ubuntu user, change appropriately. Also, make sure to locate node with whereis node

[Unit]
Description= Libp2p Proxy Service

[Service]
Type=simple
WorkingDirectory=/home/ubuntu/libp2p-ws-proxy/
ExecStart=/usr/bin/node src/index.js
User=ubuntu
Restart=always
RestartSec=5

[Install]
WantedBy=multi-user.target