Using a hook to pass variables between client and server

[geek]

I'm trying to pass server-side data into the client side JavaScript file. Is there a way I can do this (maybe using a hook)?

Sorry, I am new to NodeBB.

[yariplus]

The best way is to use socket.io

You use socket.io to create an event in your server code like so,

// Require socket.io
var socketPlugins = require.main.require('./src/socket.io/plugins')

// Your plugin's app.load hook
plugin.load = function (data, next) {

  // Create a socket namespace
  socketPlugins.yourplugin = {}

  // Create the event
  socketPlugins.yourplugin.eventname = function (socket, data, callback) {
    // The client will call this event to request data and optionally send its own data.
    // Use the callback to send the data it wants. First parameter is an error value.
    callback(null, {requestedinfo: 'I got the info'})
  }

  next()
}

In the client .js you call the event like so...

// The middle parameter is optional data you can send to the server.
socket.emit('plugins.yourplugin.eventname', {}, function (err, data) {
  console.log(data.requestedinfo)
})

[geek]

@yariplus Thanks!