Jabra JS SDK
JavaScript SDK for Jabra products
This page contains information on installing and working with the Jabra Javascript SDK generation 3 for the browser and Node.js. Content on this website is primarily meant for internal developers, testers and selected beta users.
NPM package
The main package is hosted on npm (node package manager). If you're making an app for NodeJS - eg. an Electron desktop app - this is the only thing you need to get going. See the getting started guide in the docs about how to install. For now, the npm-package is hosted on a private account. When the package is out of beta it will be public. To download from a private npm-account you will need an invitation. Please ask a member of the SDK-team to invite you.
JavaScript library on NPMRunning in the browser
When running Jabra-JS in the browser, a few additional components are recommended to get the full set of functionalities: a Chrome Extension and a native application on your computer - the Chrome Host. The native application will do the USB-device communication and the Chrome Extension will send messages back and forth between the browser and the native application.
This installation process is similar to the Browser SDK in the generation 2 SDK - however, the generation 2 extension and native app will not work with generation 3.
Alternatively, the library supports communication over WebHID, which does not require the Chrome Extension or Chrome Host. However, this transport mechanism comes with a few limitations described in the article about WebHID.
Please note that interactive code samples in the documentation assume installation of the Chrome Extension and Chrome Host.
Chrome Extension
The extension can be installed from the Chrome Webshop.
Chrome WebshopChrome Host
The Chrome Host installer is available for Windows, macOS and Linux.
Note that only Chrome is supported, not Chromium
Interactive Code Samples & Demos
Throughout the documentation you will meet buttons linking to related code samples and demos. Listed below is a coherent collection of all samples and demos.
Be aware that - unless stated otherwise - the samples and demos require installation of the Chrome Host and Chrome Extension.
Code samples
Device list
Shows how to initialize the library and print a list of connected devices.
See code sampleDemos
Call control
Full call control demo showcasing the functionality and available options.
Try demoSee related tutorialBrowser softphone
Demo showing basic functionality for a browser-based softphone using the Jabra SDK in conjunction with WebRTC.
Try demoSee related tutorialCall state
Demo showing a best-effort on how to handle state when creating a softphone application.
Try demo