diff --git a/src/main/java/net/onrc/onos/apps/websocket/IWebSocketService.java b/src/main/java/net/onrc/onos/apps/websocket/IWebSocketService.java
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+package net.onrc.onos.apps.websocket;
+
+import net.floodlightcontroller.core.module.IFloodlightService;
+
+/**
+ * Interface for providing the WebSocket service to other modules.
+ */
+public interface IWebSocketService extends IFloodlightService {
+}