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:::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 running a node.

Run a Waku node

The Waku Network is a decentralised, 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
nwaku-compose Pre-configured Docker Compose setup for running a RLN-enabled nwaku node with Grafana metrics dashboard Run Nwaku with Docker Compose
go-waku Golang-based Waku implementation to run a standalone node and access the network COMING SOON

Integrate using SDKs

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

Description Documentation
@waku/sdk JavaScript/TypeScript SDK designed for browser environments JavaScript Waku SDK
@waku/react React components and UI adapters designed for seamless integration with @waku/sdk Build React DApps Using @waku/react
nwaku Nim SDK designed for integration with native Nim applications COMING SOON
go-waku Golang SDK designed for integration with Golang applications, includes C bindings for usage in C/C++, C#/Unity, Swift, and Kotlin COMING SOON
waku-rust-bindings Rust wrapper using go-waku bindings designed for integration in Rust applications COMING SOON

Run on mobile devices

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

Description Documentation
Swift (iOS) go-waku bindings for Swift applications to seamlessly integrate Waku COMING SOON
Kotlin (Android) go-waku bindings for Kotlin applications to seamlessly integrate Waku COMING SOON

More integrations

Description Documentation
REST API REST API interface provided by nwaku and go-waku to interact with the Waku Network Waku Node REST API Reference
@waku/create-app Starter kit to bootstrap your next @waku/sdk project from various example templates Scaffold DApps Using @waku/create-app