Nova SDK
Voice Agent SDK for JavaScript, TypeScript, and SwiftUI
The Nova SDK abstracts real-time voice infrastructure so teams can ship hands-free experiences without managing WebSocket protocols, audio encoding, or provider APIs directly.
Quick start
01
Install
npm install @centerbeam/nova02
Initialize
const nova = new Nova({ apiKey: process.env.NOVA_API_KEY })03
Mount and start
await nova.mount("#agent")
await nova.start()SDK capabilities
WebSocket session management
Real-time audio capture and encoding
Turn-taking and barge-in interruption
Event-driven tool dispatch
Wake word and VAD configuration
Confirm-before-act pattern support
Offline and edge relay support
Multi-language (100 languages)
Frequently Asked Questions
What languages does the Nova SDK support?
Nova SDK supports JavaScript, TypeScript, and SwiftUI (iOS 17+ and macOS 14+). Both web and native Apple platform applications are supported from the same underlying runtime.
What AI providers does Nova SDK support?
Nova SDK supports OpenAI Realtime and Google Gemini Live as underlying AI providers. Providers can be configured at session start without code changes to the application layer.
Does the Nova SDK support edge or offline deployment?
Yes. Nova supports edge deployment configurations. The relay server component can be deployed on-prem or at the edge for environments with restricted network access.