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LiveKit is an open source WebRTC stack that gives you everything needed to build scalable and real-time video, audio, and data experiences in your applications.

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Introducing LiveKit Components

Build your real-time application without worrying about state. LiveKit Components give you a declarative way to build your real-time video and/or audio frontend with React.

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How it works

LiveKit is a horizontally-scalable WebRTC SFU with full-featured SDKs and support across all major browsers and mobile platforms.

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Getting started

Get running with a LiveKit installation in two minutes and test it yourself with our Playground.

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API Primitives

LiveKit is a flexible system, built around three core constructs: a Room, Participants, and Tracks. With just these, you can build a myriad of realtime experiences.

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Authentication

LiveKit clients must pass an access token with the request which encodes the identity of a participant, name of the room, capabilities and permissions.

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Deploying to Kubernetes

LiveKit streamlines deployment to Kubernetes with support for GKE, Amazon EKS, Digital Ocean DOKS, and your own Kubernetes installations.

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Working with Rooms

Rooms are the main construct in LiveKit. When connected, you're provided a room object, objects for local and remote participants, and room events.

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