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Stacks.js Overview

A collection of JavaScript libraries to build web applications on Stacks.

Stacks.js is a JavaScript/TypeScript SDK for building on the Stacks blockchain. It's a collection of various JavaScript libraries that allow you to broadcast a transaction with the Stacks blockchain, authenticate users, sign messages, and more. Some of the most important building blocks, all in one place.

Install Stacks.js

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Authenticate users

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Connect to user wallets and authenticate their on-chain identity.

Sign transactions

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Enable users to interact with smart contracts through your app.

Sign messages

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Prompt users to sign messages and prove they control an address or authorize an in-app action.

Understand the basics

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Discover the basics of accounts, networks, and transactions.

Constructing Post-Conditions

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Build post conditions into your smart contracts and safe-guard your users.

Clarinet: Build your app in the go-to development environment on Stacks.

Hiro Platform: Build your app in the cloud in a hosted environment.

Stacks Blockchain API: Fetch data and broadcast transactions with the Stacks Blockchain API.

Stacks Explorer: Explore and verify on-chain your user’s activity on Stacks.

Need help building with Stacks.js? Reach out to us on the #stacks-js channel on Discord under the Hiro Developer Tools section. There’s also a weekly office hours on Discord every Thursday at 11am ET.