Everything you need for chat
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5-Minute Setup
One CLI command to scaffold. Three environment variables to configure. Smart defaults handle the rest.
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99.9% Delivery
Offline queue, smart retry with exponential backoff, and circuit breakers ensure messages always arrive.
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Real-Time WebSocket
Sub-second message delivery with automatic reconnection in under 2 seconds on network drops.
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React & React Native
First-class hooks and components for web and mobile. useMessages, useChannels, usePresence built-in.
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Chrome DevTools
Debug extension with message inspector, network monitor, and performance profiler.
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Self-Hosted
Run on your infrastructure. Docker Compose for dev, Kubernetes-ready for production. Your data, your control.
Simple, Powerful API
Connect users, send messages, and build rich chat experiences with an intuitive API designed for developer productivity.
- Type-safe with full TypeScript support
- React hooks for real-time updates
- Automatic offline handling
- Built-in typing indicators & read receipts
App.tsx
import { ChatSDK } from '@chatsdk/core';
import { ChatProvider, MessageList, MessageInput } from '@chatsdk/react';
// Connect in one line
const client = await ChatSDK.connect({
apiKey: process.env.API_KEY,
userId: 'user-123',
});
// Render your chat UI
function Chat() {
return (
<ChatProvider client={client}>
<MessageList channelId="general" />
<MessageInput channelId="general" />
</ChatProvider>
);
}
Why ChatSDK?
Compare with other messaging solutions
| ChatSDK | Stream | SendBird | PubNub | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bundle Size | 95 KB | 145 KB | 180 KB | 120 KB |
| Setup Time | 5 min | 15-20 min | 25-30 min | 10-15 min |
| Open Source | Yes | No | No | No |
| Self-Hosted | Yes | No | No | No |
| Pricing | Free | $99/mo | $399/mo | $49/mo |
| Offline Queue | Built-in | No | Yes | No |