LockManager

Experimental: This is an experimental technology
Check the Browser compatibility table carefully before using this in production.

The LockManager interface of the Web Locks API provides methods for requesting a new Lock object and querying for an existing Lock object. To get an instance of LockManager, call navigator.locks.

Methods

LockManager.request()

Requests a Lock object with parameters specifying its name and characteristics.

LockManager.query()

Returns a Promise that resolves with a LockManagerSnapshot which contains information about held and pending locks.

Specifications

Browser compatibility

Desktop Mobile
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LockManager
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query
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request
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https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/API/LockManager