Lit Client Setup

Configure the Lit Protocol client for the Lit JS SDK

See SDK Reference for more details on the Lit Client. Lit Client Reference

Overview

The Lit Client is the core interface for interacting with the Lit Protocol network.

1. Install the SDK

   Run the following command to install the SDK:

   npm

   npm i @lit-protocol/lit-client @lit-protocol/networks
   
2. Network Configuration & Client Creation

   Choose the appropriate network based on your development stage and requirements, then create your Lit Client instance.

   Choose the appropriate network based on your development stage and requirements, then create your Lit Client instance.

   dev

   import { nagaDev } from "@lit-protocol/networks";
   import { createLitClient } from "@lit-protocol/lit-client";
   
   const litClient = await createLitClient({
     network: nagaDev,
   });
   

Network Comparison

Select the appropriate network environment based on your development stage and requirements. Each network offers different characteristics for testing and production use cases.

Network	Type	Key Persistence	Payment Required	Use Case	Status
Dev	Centralised	❌ Temporary	❌ Free	Development & Testing	✅ Available
Test	Decentralised	⚠️ No guarantees	✅ Required	Pre-production Testing	❌ Coming Soon
Production	Decentralised	✅ Persistent	✅ Required	Live Applications	❌ Coming Soon