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SDKs and Nodes

:::caution Waku has risks and limitations as it is still developing and preparing for extensive adoption. However, it is already demonstrating its capabilities by powering various applications. Join our community to stay updated on our progress. :::

Ready to integrate Waku into your application for private, secure, censorship-free communication? Explore the available SDKs and contribute by operating a node.

Operate a Waku Node

The Waku network is permissionless and decentralized, consisting of nodes. It is open for anyone to run a node, use the network, and contribute to its support. Please visit the nwaku guide (recommended) or go-waku guide for operators to learn more.

Integrate Using SDKs

Waku is implemented in multiple SDKs, allowing it to easily integrate with different languages and address various use cases.

SDK Description Documentation
js-waku JavaScript/TypeScript SDK designed for browser environments
nwaku Nim SDK for running a standalone node and accessing the Waku network
go-waku Golang SDK designed for integration with Golang applications, includes C bindings for usage in C/C++, C#/Unity, Swift, and Kotlin
waku-rust-bindings Rust wrapper using go-waku bindings designed for integration in Rust applications

Run on Mobile Devices

Waku provides integrations tailored for mobile applications, enabling Waku to operate efficiently on mobile devices.

Language Description Documentation
React Native React Native wrapper using go-waku bindings designed for native mobile integration
Swift (iOS) go-waku bindings for Swift applications to seamlessly integrate Waku
Kotlin (Android) go-waku bindings for Kotlin applications to seamlessly integrate Waku

More Integrations

Implementation Description Documentation
@waku/react React components and UI adapters designed for seamless integration with js-waku
@waku/create-app Starter kit to bootstrap your next js-waku project from various example templates
JSON-RPC API JSON-RPC API interface provided by nwaku and go-waku to access the Waku network