Clients.get()

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 DOMString representing the id of the client you want to get.

Return value

A Promise that resolves to a Client object or undefined.

Examples

self.clients.get(id).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

DesktopMobile
ChromeEdgeFirefoxInternet ExplorerOperaSafariAndroid webviewChrome for AndroidFirefox for AndroidOpera for AndroidSafari on iOSSamsung Internet
get
Experimental
Chrome Full support 51Edge Full support ≤79Firefox Full support 45
Notes
Full support 45
Notes
Notes Extended Support Releases (ESR) before Firefox 78 ESR do not support service workers and the Push API.
IE No support NoOpera Full support 38Safari No support NoWebView Android No support NoChrome Android Full support 51Firefox Android Full support 45Opera Android Full support 41Safari iOS No support NoSamsung Internet Android Full support 5.0

Legend

Full support
Full support
No support
No support
Experimental. Expect behavior to change in the future.
Experimental. Expect behavior to change in the future.
See implementation notes.
See implementation notes.