JavaScript SDK for Audio, Video & Live Streaming

Add video calling, audio rooms, and live streaming to any web app in minutes, framework-agnostic JavaScript with full DOM control.
npm install @videosdk.live/js-sdk
JavaScript SDK for Audio, Video & Live Streaming

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JAVASCRIPT SDK TUTORIALS

From Blank Web App to Live Experience, Step by Step

Start with plain HTML and JavaScript, then build a working browser call, mic-only room, or HLS live stream with secure authentication and accessible media controls.

Video Calling

Build a working video call in plain JavaScript from join to screen share.

Audio Rooms

Build an audio-only room in JavaScript with speaker roles and moderation controls.

Live Streaming

Go live from any web app and deliver HLS playback with hls.js.

JAVASCRIPT SDK FEATURES

What does the VideoSDK JavaScript SDK support?

Build framework-agnostic calling and streaming experiences with browser media elements, custom layouts, collaboration, moderation, recording, observability, security, and AI workflows.

Developer Experience

  • Framework-agnostic JavaScript API
  • Script-tag or package installation
  • Meeting and participant events
  • Supported-browser guidance
  • Official quickstart project

UI & Custom Layouts

  • HTML video and audio elements
  • Custom DOM layouts
  • Participant tiles
  • Grid and speaker views
  • Accessible custom controls

Audio, Video & Screen Sharing

  • Microphone controls
  • Camera controls
  • Remote media streams
  • Screen sharing workflows
  • Browser device selection

Live Streaming & Recording

  • Native HLS start and stop
  • Host and viewer modes
  • HLS.js playback
  • Cloud recording workflows
  • RTMP output workflows

Collaboration & Engagement

  • PubSub messaging
  • Chat and reactions
  • Waiting-lobby flows
  • Participant metadata
  • Realtime transcription UI

Moderation & Access Control

  • Participant modes
  • Mute and remove workflows
  • Entry request handling
  • Server-side participant removal
  • Role-aware controls

Performance, Scale & Observability

  • Call-quality events
  • Active speaker events
  • Meeting state events
  • SDK log levels
  • Large-room guidance

Security & Compliance

  • Server-generated access tokens
  • Supported-browser permissions
  • Geo-fencing options
  • Proxy controls
  • Secure backend operations

AI Features

  • Realtime transcription
  • Post-call summaries
  • AI agent room participation
  • Transcript event handling
  • Speech-driven application workflows

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