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Dev tools · April 13, 2026

Ably Chat

The Chat API built for serious scale

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What it does

Ship chat that actually scales. Ably Chat gives developers a purpose-built API for adding realtime messaging to any app - livestreams, in-game comms, customer support, or group chat. SDKs for JS, React, Swift, and Kotlin. Features include typing indicators, presence, reactions, message edit/delete, read receipts, UI kits, and moderation. Built on infrastructure trusted by HubSpot and 17Live, with guaranteed message ordering, 99.999% uptime, and a global edge network. Scale with confidence.

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