Xano JavaScript SDK
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OR use npm to install the Xano JS SDK module:`sh`
npm install @xano/js-sdk
OR use our pre-bundled JS bundle:
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instead of XanoClient. The documentation is the same, it just takes care of some inconsistencies from the web behind the scenes.Since NodeJS isn't a browser, the
storage configuration is defaulted to XanoObjectStorage.Examples
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Examples for all methods and simple use-cases can be found in the /examples folder.$3
Uploading a file can be a pretty complex process but we tried our best to make it as easy as possible - simply include the file as a parameter just like you would any other:
`js
const file = document.getElementById("file").files[0];xano.post("/file_upload", {
file: file,
}).then(
(response) => {
// Success!
},
(error) => {
// Failure
}
);
`NodeJS users should refer to our XanoFile class.
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Connecting to realtime is as simple as supplying a channel name and listening for events. The client will automatically authenticate if the setting is set.`js
import { XanoClient, XanoSessionStorage } from "@xano/js-sdk";const xano = new XanoClient({
instanceBaseUrl: "https://x8ki-letl-twmt.n7.xano.io/",
realtimeConnectionHash: "1lK90n16tnnylJpJ0Xa7Km6_KxA",
});
const channel = xano.channel("some_channel");
// Listening to all events
channel.on(function(action) {
console.log("Received action", action);
});
// Listening to specific events (full list in src/enums/realtime-action.ts)
channel.on("message", function(action) {
console.log("Received message", action);
});
channel.message({ message: "Hello world!" });
`Client Documentation
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This is the primary client class of Xano. It can be instantiated with the following parameters:| Param | Type | Default | Description |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
|
| string \| null | null | API Group Base URL can be found on the API Group dashboard |
| authToken | string \| null | null | Auth token generated in Xano from a login route (ex. /auth/login). Depending on storage this value will persist when set/cleared |
| customAxiosRequestConfig | Partial | {} | For extreme edge cases, you can override the default Axios config that the SDK uses. AxiosRequestConfig Documentation. Useful for ignoring SSL cert issues, etc |
| dataSource | string \| null | null | Name of the Xano Data Source to use as the X-Data-Source header |
| instanceBaseUrl | string \| null | null | URL of the Xano instance to make requests to (ex. https://x8ki-letl-twmt.n7.xano.io/) |
| realtimeAuthToken | string \| null | null | Auth token used when connecting to realtime. NOTICE: If not present, it will default to authToken until sunset on July 1st, 2024, then it will be required for realtime authentication. More details... |
| realtimeConnectionHash | string \| null | null | The connection hash found on the realtime settings panel within your instance workspace |
| responseObjectPrefix | string \| null | null | If the API response body is an object or an array of objects then this will prefix all keys with this value |
| storage | XanoBaseStorage | XanoLocalStorage | The storage mechanism where we store persistant information like authToken |Usage:
`js
import { XanoClient } from "@xano/js-sdk";const xano = new XanoClient({
apiGroupBaseUrl: "https://x8ki-letl-twmt.n7.xano.io/api:jVuUQATw",
});
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Checks to see if the has been set.Usage:
`js
xano.setAuthToken("eyJhbGciOiJBMjU2S1ciLCJlbmMiOiJBM....");console.log(xano.hasAuthToken()); // true
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Sets the authentication token which makes future requests authenticated.Depending on
when configuring XanoClient this value could persist across browser reloads.| Param | Type | Description |
| --- | --- | --- |
|
authToken | string \| null | Can be created from the /auth/login endpoint. null will clear the token |Usage:
`js
xano.setAuthToken("eyJhbGciOiJBMjU2S1ciLCJlbmMiOiJBM....");
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Checks to see if the has been set.Usage:
`js
xano.setRealtimeAuthToken("eyJhbGciOiJBMjU2S1ciLCJlbmMiOiJBM....");console.log(xano.hasRealtimeAuthToken()); // true
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Sets the realtime authentication token which is used on new realtime connections.Depending on
when configuring XanoClient this value could persist across browser reloads.| Param | Type | Description |
| --- | --- | --- |
|
authToken | string \| null | Can be created from the /auth/login endpoint. null will clear the token |Usage:
`js
xano.setRealtimeAuthToken("eyJhbGciOiJBMjU2S1ciLCJlbmMiOiJBM....");
xano.realtimeReconnect();
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Checks to see if the has been set.Usage:
`js
xano.setDataSource("develop");console.log(xano.hasDataSource()); // true
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Sets the data source which makes future requests include the header.More information about data sources can be found here
| Param | Type | Description |
| --- | --- | --- |
|
dataSource | string \| null | The name of the data source to use |Usage:
`js
xano.setDataSource("develop");
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Makes a GET HTTP request to Xano.This function returns a Promise that resolves to
on success and XanoRequestError on failure.| Param | Type | Required | Description |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
|
endpoint | string | yes | The endpoint starting with a / (ex. /users) |
| params | object | no | URL params to attach to the request |
| headers | object | no | Key/value pair of headers to send with the request |Usage:
`js
xano.get("/users", {
sort_by: "name",
}).then(
(response) => {
// Success!
},
(error) => {
// Failure
}
);
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Makes a POST HTTP request to Xano.This function returns a Promise that resolves to
on success and XanoRequestError on failure.| Param | Type | Required | Description |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
|
endpoint | string | yes | The endpoint starting with a / (ex. /users) |
| params | object | no | body params to attach to the request |
| headers | object | no | Key/value pair of headers to send with the request |Usage:
`js
xano.post("/users", {
first_name: "Justin",
last_name: "Albrecht",
}).then(
(response) => {
// Success!
},
(error) => {
// Failure
}
);
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Makes a PATCH HTTP request to Xano.This function returns a Promise that resolves to
on success and XanoRequestError on failure.| Param | Type | Required | Description |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
|
endpoint | string | yes | The endpoint starting with a / (ex. /users) |
| params | object | no | body params to attach to the request |
| headers | object | no | Key/value pair of headers to send with the request |Usage:
`js
xano.patch("/users", {
first_name: "Justin",
}).then(
(response) => {
// Success!
},
(error) => {
// Failure
}
);
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Makes a PUT HTTP request to Xano.This function returns a Promise that resolves to
on success and XanoRequestError on failure.| Param | Type | Required | Description |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
|
endpoint | string | yes | The endpoint starting with a / (ex. /users) |
| params | object | no | body params to attach to the request |
| headers | object | no | Key/value pair of headers to send with the request |Usage:
`js
xano.put("/users", {
last_name: "Albrecht",
}).then(
(response) => {
// Success!
},
(error) => {
// Failure
}
);
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Makes a DELETE HTTP request to Xano.This function returns a Promise that resolves to
on success and XanoRequestError on failure.| Param | Type | Required | Description |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
|
endpoint | string | yes | The endpoint starting with a / (ex. /users) |
| params | object | no | body params to attach to the request |
| headers | object | no | Key/value pair of headers to send with the request |Usage:
`js
xano.delete("/users/1", {
optional: "abc",
}).then(
(response) => {
// Success!
},
(error) => {
// Failure
}
);
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Makes a HEAD HTTP request to Xano.This function returns a Promise that resolves to
on success and XanoRequestError on failure.| Param | Type | Required | Description |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
|
endpoint | string | yes | The endpoint starting with a / (ex. /users) |
| params | object | no | URL params to attach to the request |
| headers | object | no | Key/value pair of headers to send with the request |Usage:
`js
xano.head("/users/1", {
optional: "abc",
}).then(
(response) => {
// Success!
},
(error) => {
// Failure
}
);
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The response class of a successful /POST/PATCH/PUT/DELETE/HEAD request.| Function | Params | Return Type | Description |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
|
getBody | objectPrefix: string | any | - If the API response is JSON it will be the JSON encoded result
- If the API response is text then it will be the text result
- If
objectPrefix is set and the response is a JSON object or an array of objects then all keys will be prefixed with this valueobjectPrefix will take priority over setting it on XanoClient through responseObjectPrefix |
| getHeaders | | object | key/value pairs of the response headers |
| getStatusCode | | number | The status code of the HTTP request |Usage:
`js
xano.get("/users").then((response) => {
const body = response.getBody();
const headers = response.getHeaders();
const statusCode = response.getStatusCode();
});
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The response class of a failed /POST/PATCH/PUT/DELETE/HEAD request.This class extends the JS Error class.
| Param | Type | Return Type | Description |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
|
getResponse | function | XanoResponse | Returns XanoResponse to get more information like HTTP status, headers, etc |
| message | string | string | A generic human readable error message |Usage:
`js
xano.get("/users").then(
(response) => {},
(error) => {
const xanoHttpResponse = error.getResponse();
const body = xanoHttpResponse.getBody();
const headers = xanoHttpResponse.getHeaders();
const statusCode = xanoHttpResponse.getStatusCode();
}
);
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is a class for NodeJS only!The
XanoFile class is required to upload a file from the NodeJS file system.| Param | Type | Description |
| --- | --- | --- |
|
name | string | The name of the file |
| buffer | Buffer | Buffer of the file |Usage:
`js
const fs = require("fs/promises");
const fileName = "512x512bb.jpg";fs.readFile("./" + fileName).then(
(imageBuffer) => {
const xImage = new XanoFile(fileName, imageBuffer);
xano.post("/file_upload", {
image: xImage,
}).then(
(response) => {
// Success!
},
(error) => {
// Error
}
);
}
);
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The class is extended for storing/retrieving information like the authToken.Xano supplies four Storage classes by default:
| Class Name | Storage Mechanism | Persistant | NodeJS Compatible
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
|
XanoCookieStorage | document.cookie | yes | no
| | localStorage | yes | no
| | sessionStorage | yes | no
| | Object | no | yesEach class that extends
share the following functions:| Function | Params | Return Type | Description |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
|
clear | | void | Clears all storage keys |
| getAll | | Record | Returns all data stored in XanoBaseStorage |
| getItem | key: string | string \| null | Returns the value for the key, or null if not set |
| removeItem | key: string | void | Removes the key and value from storage |
| setItem | key: string, value: string | void | Updates storage for key with value |Usage:
`js
import { XanoClient, XanoSessionStorage } from "@xano/js-sdk";const xano = new XanoClient({
apiGroupBaseUrl: "https://x8ki-letl-twmt.n7.xano.io/api:jVuUQATw",
storage: new XanoSessionStorage(),
});
`Realtime Documentation
Every Xano instance comes with a realtime socket server that can be enabled on a per-workspace basis that supports Xano to client messaging, client to public channel messaging, client to private channel messaging, and client to client (private) messaging.$3
Connects the to a realtime websocket channel.This function returns an instance of
XanoRealtimeChannel| Param | Type | Required | Description |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
|
| string | yes | The channel name you want to join |
| options | Partial | Channel options to connect to the channel with |Usage:
`js
const channel = xano.channel("stats", {
presence: true,
});
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If you are connected to the realtime websocket server this will trigger a reconnect. This function is usefull after updating your to trigger re-authentication.Usage:
`js
xano.setRealtimeAuthToken("eyJhbGciOiJBMjU2S1ciLCJlbmMiOiJBM....");
xano.realtimeReconnect();
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The returns an event stream that can be subscribed to with a success and error function:| Param | Type | Required | Description |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
|
onAction | CallableFunction | yes | A callback function that gets called when the channel receives an action |
| onError | CallableFunction | no | A callback function that gets called when the channel receives an error message |Usage:
`js
channel.on(
(action) => {
// Success!
},
(error) => {
// Failure
}
);
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The returns an event stream that can be subscribed to with an action, success function, and error function:| Param | Type | Required | Description |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
|
action | ERealtimeAction | yes | The action you want to subscribe to |
| onAction | CallableFunction | yes | A callback function that gets called when the channel receives an action |
| onError | CallableFunction | no | A callback function that gets called when the channel receives an error message |Usage:
`js
// Using the string action
channel.on("message",
(action) => {
// Success!
},
(error) => {
// Failure
}
);// Using the typescript enum:
channel.on(ERealtimeAction.Message,
(action) => {
// Success!
},
(error) => {
// Failure
}
);
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Sends a message from the client to the channel| Param | Type | Required | Description |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
|
| any | yes | Any JSON stringable payload to send to the channel |
| options | Partial | no | Action options to send with the action |Usage:
`js
// Send a message to only other authenticated users in a channel
channel.message({ message: "Hello world!" }, {
authenticated: true
});
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Sends a message from the client to the channel. Presence is only available on channels joined with
set to trueReturns an array of
Usage:
js
const users = channel.getPresence();
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Sends a message to realtime requesting the latest channel history. The response will be sent through the history actionHistory is only available on channels with message history enabled
Usage:
js
channel.history();channel.on('history', function(action) {
console.log('history', action);
});
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Leaves the channel and disconnects from the realtime websocket server if its the last open channel. You will need to create a new instance to rejoin or interact with the channel again.Usage:
`js
channel.destroy();
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Sends a private message directly to the client.Usage:
`js
const presence = channel.getPresence();for (const client of presence) {
client.message({ message: "Saying hello to everyone in private!" });
}
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Sends a message to realtime requesting the latest channel history. The response will be sent through the history actionHistory is only available on channels with message history enabled
Usage:
js
client.history();channel.on('history', function(action) {
console.log('history', action);
});
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Leaves the channel and disconnects from the realtime websocket server if its the last open channel. You will need to create a new instance to rejoin or interact with the channel again.| Param | Type | Default | Description |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
|
history | boolean | false | Returns the channel message history on join (if its enabled on a channel)
| presence | boolean | false | Subscribes to channel presence to see who else is in the channel and events when others join/leave |
| queueOfflineActions | boolean | true | In the event of a disconnect, or when sending actions before the channel connection is established, actions will be put in a queue and sent as soon as the connection is established |$3
Presence user or initiator of a action| Param | Type | Default | Description |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
|
extras | Record | {} | When authenticated this is the extras that are configured with the auth token |
| permissions | Record<{ dbo_id: number; row_id: number}> | { dbo_id: 0, row_id: 0} | Permissions are set through the authToken supplied when configuring XanoClient. dbo_id is the table ID that the client is authenticated with, row_id is the row of the client |
| socketId | string | | Internal socket ID used for sending private actions |$3
The action payload sent and received through the XanoRealtimeChannel| Param | Type | Default | Description |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
|
| XanoRealtimeClient | {} | The authenticated client that initiated the action |
| action | ERealtimeAction | | The action sent/received |
| options | XanoRealtimeActionOptions | | Options sent with the action |
| payload | Record | | The payload sent with the action |$3
The action options when sending and receiving actions through the XanoRealtimeChannel.message| Param | Type | Default | Description |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
|
| boolean | false | If the action received is for authenticated clients only |
| channel | string | | The channel name that the action is intended for |
| socketId | string` | | The socketId for the recipient or sender of the action |