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Package Manager

Install the SDK using npm: 
npm install @cometchat/chat-sdk-javascript
Then import the CometChat object wherever you need it: 
import { CometChat } from "@cometchat/chat-sdk-javascript";

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CDN

Include the CometChat JavaScript library directly in your HTML: 
<script
  type="text/javascript"
  src="https://unpkg.com/@cometchat/chat-sdk-javascript/CometChat.js"
></script>
When using the CDN, CometChat is available as a global variable.

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Get Your Credentials

Before initializing the SDK, get your credentials from the CometChat Dashboard:
  1. Sign up or log in
  2. Create a new app (or use an existing one)
  3. Go to API & Auth Keys and note your:
    • App ID
    • Region
    • Auth Key
Auth Key is for development/testing only. In production, generate Auth Tokens on your server using the REST API. Never expose Auth Keys in production client code.

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Next Steps

Initialization

Configure and initialize the SDK

SSR Compatibility

Setup for Next.js, Nuxt, and Ionic