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This guide will help you get started with Ably Chat in a new iOS Swift application built with SwiftUI. You’ll learn how to create chat rooms, send messages, and implement realtime features like typing indicators and presence.

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Prerequisites

  1. Sign up for an Ably account.
  2. Create a new app, and get your first API key.
  3. Create a new iOS project with SwiftUI in Xcode.
  4. Add the Chat dependency to your project using Swift Package Manager:
    • In Xcode, go to File > Add Package Dependencies
    • Enter the repository URL: https://github.com/ably/ably-chat-swift
    • Select the latest version and add it to your target

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Step 1: Set Up Ably

In production, you should use token authentication to avoid exposing your API keys publicly. Replace the contents of your ContentView.swift file:

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Step 2: Create a Room and Send Messages

Add functionality to create a room and send messages:

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Next Steps

Explore the Ably CLI further, or check out the Chat Swift API references for additional functionality.

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