LiveKit enables instant transport of audio and video between LLMs and users, powering real-time AI experiences with low latency.

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LiveKit is a powerful platform for building real-time AI applications with audio and video capabilities. Here's what makes it stand out:

Key Features:

  • Ultra-low latency: Stream audio and video between AI models and users with sub-100ms latency
  • Voice AI integration: Seamlessly connect voice and video to your Language Models (LLMs)
  • Multimodal support: Build applications that combine voice, video, and AI interactions
  • SDK flexibility: Develop with native SDKs for all major platforms
  • Open-source foundation: The entire ecosystem is Apache 2.0 licensed, preventing vendor lock-in

Use Cases:

  • Voice AI assistants: Create natural conversational interfaces with AI
  • Robotics: Embed real-time communication in hardware devices
  • Livestreaming: Deliver low-latency streaming experiences
  • Video conferencing: Build Zoom-like applications with minimal code

Developer-Friendly:

  • Comprehensive documentation and SDKs
  • Purpose-built components for common patterns
  • Real-time telemetry and analytics for debugging

Enterprise-Ready:

  • Global infrastructure for massive scale
  • 99.99% uptime
  • End-to-end encryption and compliance (SOC2 Type 2, GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA)
  • SSO and RBAC for team collaboration

LiveKit powers applications for major companies like OpenAI, Character AI, Skydio, and Spotify. Whether you're building a voice AI assistant, a telepresence robot, or the next generation of video conferencing, LiveKit provides the real-time communication backbone to bring your vision to life.