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Client Tools

Flow provides a comprehensive suite of client tools and SDKs designed to help developers build applications that interact with the Flow blockchain. These tools support various programming languages and platforms, offering different levels of abstraction and functionality.

JavaScript (FCL)

Flow Client Library (FCL) is the primary JavaScript/TypeScript client for Flow. It provides:

  • Wallet integration and authentication
  • Transaction and script execution
  • Cross-VM functionality for EVM integration
  • TypeScript support
  • Built-in security features

Go SDK

Flow Go SDK offers a robust set of packages for Go developers, including:

  • High-performance blockchain interaction
  • Transaction building and signing
  • Account management
  • Event subscription
  • Comprehensive testing utilities

Python SDK

Flow Python SDK provides Python developers with:

  • Simple blockchain interaction
  • Transaction management
  • Account handling
  • Event monitoring
  • Easy integration with Python applications

Ruby

FlowClient is a Ruby gRPC client that enables:

  • Direct blockchain communication
  • Transaction processing
  • Account management
  • Event handling
  • Ruby-native blockchain integration

JVM

Flow JVM SDK supports JVM-compatible languages (Java, Kotlin, Scala) with:

  • Kotlin-first implementation
  • Transaction management
  • Account handling
  • Event subscription
  • Cross-platform compatibility

Swift

flow-swift is designed for iOS development, offering:

  • Native iOS integration
  • Wallet connectivity
  • Transaction management
  • Account handling
  • SwiftUI support

.NET

flow.net provides .NET developers with:

  • C# and .NET Core support
  • Transaction management
  • Account handling
  • Event monitoring
  • Cross-platform compatibility

Rust

Rust SDK offers Rust developers:

  • High-performance blockchain interaction
  • Type-safe transaction handling
  • Account management
  • Event subscription
  • Memory safety guarantees

PHP

PHP SDK enables PHP developers to:

  • Integrate blockchain functionality
  • Handle transactions
  • Manage accounts
  • Monitor events
  • Build web applications

Elixir

OnFlow provides Elixir developers with:

  • Functional blockchain interaction
  • Transaction management
  • Account handling
  • Event subscription
  • Comprehensive documentation

HTTP API

Flow OpenAPI specification provides:

  • RESTful API endpoints
  • Standardized API documentation
  • Language-agnostic integration
  • Easy API testing
  • Swagger/OpenAPI support

Each client tool is designed with specific use cases and developer needs in mind. Choose the one that best fits your development environment and requirements.