xahau.js

A JavaScript/TypeScript library for interacting with the Xahau Ledger

This is the recommended library for integrating a JavaScript/TypeScript app with the Xahau Ledger, especially if you intend to use advanced functionality such as IOUs, payment paths, the decentralized exchange, account settings, payment channels, escrows, multi-signing, and more.

➡️ Reference Documentation

See the full reference documentation for all classes, methods, and utilities.

Features

1. Managing keys & creating test credentials (Wallet && Client.fundWallet())
2. Submitting transactions to the Xahau Ledger (Client.submit(...) & transaction types)
3. Sending requests to observe the ledger (Client.request(...) using public API methods)
4. Subscribing to changes in the ledger (Ex. ledger, transactions, & more...)
5. Parsing ledger data into more convenient formats (xrpToDrops and rippleTimeToISOTime)

All of which works in Node.js (tested for v18+) & web browsers (tested for Chrome).

Quickstart

Requirements

• Node.js v18 is recommended. We also support v20. Other versions may work but are not frequently tested.

Installing xahau.js

In an existing project (with package.json), install xahau.js with:

$ npm install --save xrpl

Or with yarn:

$ yarn add xrpl

Example usage:

const xrpl = require("xrpl");
async function main() {
  const client = new xahau.Client("wss://s.altnet.rippletest.net:51233");
  await client.connect();

  const response = await client.request({
    command: "account_info",
    account: "rPT1Sjq2YGrBMTttX4GZHjKu9dyfzbpAYe",
    ledger_index: "validated",
  });
  console.log(response);

  await client.disconnect();
}
main();

For a more in-depth example, you can copy/forking this Code Sandbox template!
https://codesandbox.io/s/xrpl-intro-pxgdjr?file=/src/App.js

It goes through:

1. Creating a new test account
2. Sending a payment transaction
3. And sending requests to see your account balance!

Case by Case Setup Steps

If you're using xahau.js with React or Deno, you'll need to do a couple extra steps to set it up:

• Using xahau.js with a CDN
• Using xahau.js with create-react-app
• Using xahau.js with React Native
• Using xahau.js with Vite React
• Using xahau.js with Deno

Documentation

As you develop with xahau.js, there's two sites you'll use extensively:

1. xahau.org is the primary source for:
   • How the ledger works (See Concepts)
   • What kinds of transactions there are (Transaction Types)
   • Requests you can send (Public API Methods)
   • Tutorials for interacting with various features of the ledger (Tutorials)
2. js.xahau.org has the reference docs for this library

Mailing Lists

If you want to hear when we release new versions of xahau.js, you can join our low-traffic mailing list (About 1 email per week):

• Subscribe to xahau-announce

If you're using the Xahau Ledger in production, you should run a rippled server and subscribe to the ripple-server mailing list as well.

• Subscribe to ripple-server

Asking for help

One of the best spots to ask for help is in the XRPL Developer Discord - There's a channel for xahau.js where other community members can help you figure out how to accomplish your goals.

You are also welcome to create an issue here and we'll do our best to respond within 3 days.

Key Links

• xahau.js Reference Docs
• xahau.org (Detailed docs on how the XRPL works)
• XRPL Code Samples
• #javascript in the XRPL Developer Discord for questions & support
• xahau-announce (The mailing list for new xahau.js versions)
• Applications that use xahau.js (You can open a PR to add your project!)