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Welcome to lib-jitsi-meet

lib-jitsi-meet is a powerful JavaScript library that provides direct access to Jitsi Meet server-side video conferencing services. Build custom video conferencing applications with full control over the user interface and behavior.

Installation

Get started with npm, yarn, or pnpm package installation

Quick Start

Create your first conference in minutes with real code examples

API Reference

Explore the complete API documentation

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What is lib-jitsi-meet?

lib-jitsi-meet is the core library powering Jitsi Meet, providing WebRTC functionality, XMPP communication, and media handling. Use it to create custom Jitsi Meet video conferences with your own GUI.

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Key Features

WebRTC Media Management
  • Create and manage local audio/video tracks with createLocalTracks()
  • Handle remote participant tracks with automatic event notifications
  • Support for camera, microphone, and screen sharing
  • Advanced track effects and stream manipulation
Conference Management
  • Connect to Jitsi Meet servers via XMPP/WebSocket
  • Join and manage multi-user video conferences
  • Handle participant events (join, leave, mute, etc.)
  • Support for both JVB (multi-party) and P2P connections
End-to-End Encryption
  • Built-in E2EE support using insertable streams
  • SFrame encryption for enhanced privacy
  • Automatic key management via Olm
Quality Control
  • Adaptive video quality based on bandwidth
  • Codec selection and preference (VP8, VP9, H.264, AV1)
  • Last-N forwarding for large conferences
  • Simulcast and SVC support
Advanced Features
  • Audio level monitoring and VAD (Voice Activity Detection)
  • Recording and live streaming (Jibri integration)
  • Screen sharing with desktop picker
  • React Native support for mobile applications
  • TypeScript type definitions included

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Architecture Overview

lib-jitsi-meet uses an event-driven architecture with clean separation between signaling (XMPP) and media (WebRTC) layers:
  • JitsiMeetJS - Main entry point and API surface
  • JitsiConnection - XMPP connection and authentication
  • JitsiConference - Conference session management
  • JitsiTrack - Media track abstraction (local and remote)
  • E2EE Module - End-to-end encryption layer
lib-jitsi-meet is distributed via GitHub releases, not npm. See the Installation guide for details.

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Browser Support

lib-jitsi-meet supports all modern browsers with WebRTC capabilities:
  • Chrome/Chromium 74+
  • Firefox 68+
  • Safari 14.1+
  • Edge 79+ (Chromium-based)
  • Mobile browsers (iOS Safari, Chrome Mobile)

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Next Steps

Install the Library

Set up lib-jitsi-meet in your project with npm, yarn, or React Native

Build Your First Conference

Follow the quick start guide to create a working video conference

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