LiveKit is a platform for adding real-time audio, video and data communication to applications.
At its core is a distributed WebRTC Selective Forwarding Unit designed to handle multiparty sessions while client SDKs provide higher-level APIs for web, desktop and mobile applications. The server can be deployed as a single binary, with Docker or across Kubernetes clusters.
LiveKit supports applications ranging from conventional meetings and live events to interactive media systems and applications that combine real-time communication with speech or AI services.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- Distributed WebRTC Selective Forwarding Unit.
- Audio, video and real-time data transport.
- Simulcast and scalable video coding.
- VP8, H.264, VP9 and AV1 support.
- End-to-end encryption support.
- Selective track subscription.
- Adaptive streaming and bandwidth management.
- UDP, TCP and TURN connectivity.
- JWT-based authentication.
- Webhooks and server APIs.
- Ingress and egress facilities for external media.
- Client SDKs for multiple platforms and languages.
- Single-server and distributed deployment.
Website: github.com/livekit/livekit
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Developer: LiveKit
License: Apache License 2.0
LiveKit is written in Go. Learn Go with our recommended free books and free tutorials.
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