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@nozbe/periscope-client
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A public (not open-source though) protocol allowing for transferring files across windows and frames.
inlet - the part that takes the file and sends it to the other end of the periscope where it should be displayed. Usually, this is going be your main content, eg. a React/Vue/Angular app etc., that needs to stay safe.
outlet - the part that receives the file from the inlet so it can be processed and displayed in isolation. Usually, this is going be an iframe rendered inside of your app.
peeking - the action of sending a file or some other content from the inlet to have it displayed in the outlet.
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Handles the communication between two ends of the periscope
We found that @nozbe/periscope-client demonstrated a healthy version release cadence and project activity because the last version was released less than a year ago. It has 6 open source maintainers collaborating on the project.
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