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# maximumMessageSize

The maximum number of bytes to buffer before the receive call fails with an error.

```
var maximumMessageSize: Int { get set }
```

## Discussion

This value includes the sum of all bytes from continuation frames. Receive calls will fail once the task reaches this limit.

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