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Nodes and SDKs

:::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.

Run a Waku Node

The Waku Network is a decentralized, permissionless system where anyone can run nodes, use the network, and contribute to its support.

Description Documentation
nwaku Nim-based Waku implementation to run a standalone node and access the network (recommended) Run a Nwaku Node
go-waku Golang-based Waku implementation to run a standalone node and access the network Run a Go-Waku Node

Integrate Using SDKs

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

Description Documentation
js-waku JavaScript/TypeScript SDK designed for browser environments
nwaku Nim SDK designed for integration with native Nim applications
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 run efficiently on mobile devices.

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

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 interact with the Waku Network