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Getting Started With Waku /platform/overview

:::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 integration options and contribute by operating a node.

Run 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 for operators to learn more.

Integrate Using SDKs

SDK Description Documentation
nwaku Nim SDK recommended for operating a node and interacting with Waku
js-waku JavaScript/TypeScript SDK designed for browser environments
go-waku Golang SDK designed for integration in 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

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

Other Platforms

Platform Description Documentation
waku-ui React components and UI adapters designed for seamless integration with js-waku
@waku/create-app Starter kit to bootstrap your next Waku project from various example templates
JSON-RPC API JSON-RPC API interface provided by nodes for seamless integration with Waku