Vercel AI SDK

A TypeScript-first SDK for building AI-powered web applications with streaming, tool calling, and structured output. Works with any LLM provider through a unified interface. Best for Next.js and React developers who want type-safe AI integration in their web apps.

AI ToolFree Tier: Fully free TypeScript SDKCompany: VercelCategory: Developer ToolsOpen Source: YesQuick Start: npm install ai → Import and configure a provider (OpenAI, Anthropic, etc.) → Use the useChat hook or streamText function in your app

Vercel AI SDK

TypeScript SDK for AI-powered web apps

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A TypeScript-first SDK for building AI-powered web applications with streaming, tool calling, and structured output. Works with any LLM provider through a unified interface. Best for Next.js and React developers who want type-safe AI integration in their web apps.

FREE TIER
Fully free TypeScript SDK
COMPANY
Vercel
CATEGORY
Developer Tools › App Frameworks
OPEN SOURCE
Yes
PRIVACY
SDK handles no data
TAGS
sdktypescript

QUICK START

npm install ai → Import and configure a provider (OpenAI, Anthropic, etc.) → Use the useChat hook or streamText function in your app

BEST FOR

  • ▸Next.js/React developers needing type-safe, streaming AI features in web apps.
  • ▸TypeScript devs building AI apps with multi-LLM support & structured output.
  • ▸Engineers integrating advanced AI features like tool calling into web UIs.

NOT FOR

  • ✕Developers avoiding TypeScript or the React/Next.js ecosystem for AI projects.
  • ✕Non-developers or those seeking low-code/no-code AI integration solutions.

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