This is an experimental technology
Because this technology's specification has not stabilized, check the compatibility table for usage in various browsers. Also note that the syntax and behavior of an experimental technology is subject to change in future versions of browsers as the specification changes.
The get() method of the Clients interface gets a service worker client matching a given id and returns it in a Promise.
Syntax
self.clients.get(id).then(function(client) {
// do something with your returned client
});
Parameters
id- A
DOMStringrepresenting the id of the client you want to get.
Returns
Examples
self.clients.get(options).then(function(client) {
self.clients.openWindow(client.url);
});
Specifications
| Specification | Status | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Service Workers The definition of 'get()' in that specification. |
Working Draft | Initial definition |
Browser compatibility
| Feature | Chrome | Firefox (Gecko) | Internet Explorer | Opera | Safari (WebKit) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic support | 51.0 | 45.0 (45.0)[1] | No support | ? | No support |
| Feature | Android | Android Webview | Firefox Mobile (Gecko) | Firefox OS | IE Mobile | Opera Mobile | Safari Mobile | Chrome for Android |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic support | No support | 51.0 | 45.0 (45.0) | (Yes) | No support | ? | No support | 51.0 |
[1] Service workers (and Push) have been disabled in the Firefox 45 & 52 Extended Support Releases (ESR.)