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Vercel releases WebSocket support
Vercel makes WebSocket support generally available for functions to power AI chat, streaming, and realtime applications.
Summary
Vercel released WebSocket support for functions to general availability after a public beta in late June. The CDN has served 300 million WebSocket connections, and currently serves 15 million per day. Customers can use WebSockets for AI chat, streaming, and realtime multiplayer applications.
What changed
- WebSocket support in Vercel Functions is now generally available.
- Vercel CDN has served 300 million WebSocket connections since the public beta.
- WebSockets power AI Gateway's realtime models.
Availability
Available now“WebSocket support in Vercel Functions is now generally available.”
Founder takeaway
Consider using Vercel's generally available WebSocket support if your team builds AI chat, streaming, or realtime multiplayer applications.
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