> ## Documentation Index
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> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Introduction to lib-jitsi-meet

> Build custom Jitsi Meet video conferencing applications with the lib-jitsi-meet JavaScript library

# 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.

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    Create your first conference in minutes with real code examples
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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.

### 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

## 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

<Note>
  lib-jitsi-meet is distributed via GitHub releases, not npm. See the [Installation](/installation) guide for details.
</Note>

## 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)

## Next Steps

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    Set up lib-jitsi-meet in your project with npm, yarn, or React Native
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    Follow the quick start guide to create a working video conference
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