Is long polling better than Webhooks?

Webhooks are generally preferred for server-to-server communication, but long polling is a vital alternative when the third-party API does not support outbound webhooks or when working behind restrictive firewalls.

Can this skill help with network instability?

Yes, it automatically implements industry-standard retry patterns and exponential backoff to ensure your integration remains stable during network fluctuations.

What is long polling used for in API development?

Long polling is a method where a client requests data from a server and the server keeps the connection open until new data is available, enabling near real-time updates without the complexity of WebSockets.

How does the Long Polling Handler skill improve my code?

It generates standardized, battle-tested code that includes essential logic for connection management, error handling, and timeout optimization that is often overlooked in manual implementations.

Long Polling Handler

Name: Long Polling Handler
Author: jeremylongshore

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API 개발

Implements robust long polling mechanisms for reliable real-time data retrieval and asynchronous API communication.

소개

The Long Polling Handler skill automates the implementation of persistent HTTP connection patterns within Claude Code. It provides developers with production-ready code for managing timeouts, handling server-side events, and optimizing client-side request loops to ensure reliable data updates without the overhead of full WebSockets. This skill is essential for integrating with legacy APIs or third-party services that require near real-time synchronization but lack push notification support.

주요 기능

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Validation of implementation against industry-standard integration patterns
Automated generation of efficient long polling request loops
Optimized timeout configuration to prevent resource exhaustion
Standardized error handling for various network and API failure states
Implementation of exponential backoff and intelligent retry logic

사용 사례

Monitoring long-running background tasks through persistent status checks
Synchronizing real-time status updates from REST APIs lacking Webhook support
Building lightweight notification systems for web and mobile applications

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add jeremylongshore/claude-code-plugins-plus-skills long-polling-handler

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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