RFC 8887 · PROPOSED STANDARD · 2020
TUE · 15 SEP 2026
A JSON Meta Application Protocol Subprotocol for WebSocket
Overview
RFC 8887, “A JSON Meta Application Protocol Subprotocol for WebSocket”, is a Proposed Standard document published in August 2020 by K. Murchison. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This document defines a binding for the JSON Meta Application Protocol (JMAP) over a WebSocket transport layer. The WebSocket binding for JMAP provides higher performance than the current HTTP binding for JMAP.
What “Proposed Standard” means
An entry-level standards-track specification: stable, peer-reviewed and a solid basis for implementation, though it may still evolve before becoming an Internet Standard.
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