WebSocket support is now available for Python Functions

Event type: UpdatePrimary topic: Cloud Infrastructure Also: Backend

First reported JUL 23, 2026 · 00:00 UTC · 3mo ago · 1 source

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Summary

Vercel has added WebSocket support for Python applications running on its platform, letting Python functions hold open connections instead of relying only on request-response handling.

Key facts

Vercel announced WebSocket support for Python applications on 2026-07-23.
The feature applies to Python functions hosted on Vercel.
WebSockets let Python applications maintain persistent connections.

Why it matters

Developers running Python on Vercel can now build real-time features such as live updates without moving to a separate host for persistent connections.

Companies

Vercel

Technologies

Pythonlanguage
WebSocketprotocol
Python Functionsproduct

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VercelOfficial · Primary
WebSocket support is now available for Python FunctionsJUL 23, 2026 · 00:00 UTC · By Fantix King
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