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# Auto SDK

An overview of Autonomys' software development kit

The [**Auto SDK**](http://develop.autonomys.xyz/sdk) is a powerful toolkit of JavaScript/TypeScript packages for developers to seamlessly integrate with the Autonomys Network. It provides simple APIs for interacting with the [*consensus*](/autonomys-network/consensus.md) layer, utilizing [*data storage*](/autonomys-network/distributed-storage-network.md), managing [*decentralized identities*](/auto-suite/auto-id.md), and (soon) handling [*$AI3 payments*](/autonomys-network/rewards-and-fees.md), in addition to general-purpose functions essential for building decentralized applications (dApps)—all in JavaScript and TypeScript—abstracting away the complexities of blockchain and smart contracts.

## Key features

* **Modular Architecture**: Use only the packages you need.
* **Easy to Use**: Simplifies blockchain operations with high-level functions.
* **Flexible**: Suitable for both beginners and experienced blockchain developers.
* **Open-source**: Built by and for the community.

## Why the Auto SDK?

* **Simplify Development**: Focus on your application’s logic rather than blockchain intricacies.
* **Accelerate Time-to-Market**: Reduce development time with ready-to-use functions.
* **Ensure Compatibility**: Stay up-to-date with the latest Autonomys blockchain protocols.
* **Enhance Security**: Utilize well-tested code for critical operations like identity management.

To start building and deploying on the Autonomys Network, and to learn more about the Auto SDK, Auto EVM and Autonomys Agents Framework, visit the [Autonomys Developer Hub](https://develop.autonomys.xyz/) and [Auto SDK GitHub repository](http://github.com/autonomys/auto-sdk).


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