jellyfin-sdk-typescript
---
A TypeScript SDK for Jellyfin.
> Warning: This project is under active development, so API changes may occur.
## Install
```sh
npm i --save @jellyfin/sdk
```
or
```sh
yarn add @jellyfin/sdk
```
### Supported Jellyfin Versions
| SDK Version | Jellyfin Version |
|:-:|:-:|
| 0.10.0 | 10.9.x |
| 0.9.0 | 10.9.x |
| 0.8.2 - 0.6.0 | 10.8.1 - 10.8.13 |
| 0.5.0 | 10.8.0 |
| <0.5.0 | 10.7.x |
> Note: Versions prior to 0.7.0 were published as `@thornbill/jellyfin-sdk`.
### React Native
The generated Axios client used in this library depends on `URL` and `URLSearchParams` to be available on the global scope.
React Native only includes incomplete implementations for these classes, so a polyfill is required.
[React Native URL Polyfill](https://github.com/charpeni/react-native-url-polyfill) seems like a good solution for this.
## Usage
```js
// Create a new instance of the SDK
const jellyfin = new Jellyfin({
clientInfo: {
name: 'My Client Application',
version: '1.0.0'
},
deviceInfo: {
name: 'Device Name',
id: 'unique-device-id'
}
});
// Find a valid server by trying to connect using common protocols and ports.
// Each server receives a score based on security, speed, and other criteria.
const servers = await jellyfin.discovery.getRecommendedServerCandidates('demo.jellyfin.org/stable');
// A utility function for finding the best result is available.
// If there is no "best" server, an error message should be displayed.
const best = jellyfin.discovery.findBestServer(servers);
// Create an API instance
const api = jellyfin.createApi(best.address);
// Each API endpoint is represented by a class in the generated client.
// Helper utility functions are provided under `/lib/utils/api/` to create an
// instance of a specific Jellyfin API using the shared Configuration and Axios
// instance from the `api` object created above.
// For example, the SystemApi can be generated using the `getSystemApi`
// function in `/lib/utils/api/system-api`.
// Fetch the public system info
const info = await getSystemApi(api).getPublicSystemInfo();
console.log('Info =>', info.data);
// Fetch the list of public users
const users = await getUserApi(api).getPublicUsers();
console.log('Users =>', users.data);
// A helper method for authentication has been added to the SDK because
// the default method exposed in the generated Axios client is rather
// cumbersome to use.
const auth = await api.authenticateUserByName('demo', '');
console.log('Auth =>', auth.data);
// Authentication state is stored internally in the Api class, so now
// requests that require authentication can be made normally
const libraries = await getLibraryApi(api).getMediaFolders();
console.log('Libraries =>', libraries.data);
// A helper method for logging out the current user has been added to the
// SDK so the internal state is updated correctly.
await api.logout();
```
## Breaking Changes
### v0.10.0
* Updated build target to ES2018. [#712](https://github.com/jellyfin/jellyfin-sdk-typescript/pull/712)
### v0.9.0
* Updated OpenAPI spec for Jellyfin 10.9.1. [#694](https://github.com/jellyfin/jellyfin-sdk-typescript/pull/694)
### v0.8.0
* The library is now fully targeted to ES6/ES2015.
[#341](https://github.com/jellyfin/jellyfin-sdk-typescript/pull/341)
* Axios received a major version upgrade.
[#300](https://github.com/jellyfin/jellyfin-sdk-typescript/pull/300)
### v0.7.0
* Renamed package to @jellyfin/sdk.
[#262](https://github.com/jellyfin/jellyfin-sdk-typescript/pull/262)
### v0.6.0
* Updated OpenAPI spec for Jellyfin 10.8.1.
[#208](https://github.com/jellyfin/jellyfin-sdk-typescript/pull/208)
### v0.5.0
* Build directory is now `lib` instead of `dist`.
Any imports used that were previously in `dist` will need updated.
[#147](https://github.com/jellyfin/jellyfin-sdk-typescript/pull/147)
* Duplicated exports were removed.
Any imports may need updated if you referenced one of the duplicates.
[#148](https://github.com/jellyfin/jellyfin-sdk-typescript/pull/148)
* API classes are no longer exposed via getters.
Instead you need to call a function passing the `Api` instance as a parameter.
For example: `getSystemApi(api)`.
While I do feel this is a slightly worse developer experience, it was a necessary change to support tree-shaking.
[#149](https://github.com/jellyfin/jellyfin-sdk-typescript/pull/149)
* `BaseItemKind` is now included in the generated client.
Imports will need updated.
[#187](https://github.com/jellyfin/jellyfin-sdk-typescript/pull/187)
## Roadmap to 1.0
* [x] Use custom generator templates for API versions [#231](https://github.com/jellyfin/jellyfin-sdk-typescript/pull/231) (Currently uses sed to update the value could be improved.)
* [x] Automate OpenAPI spec updates using GitHub [#351](https://github.com/jellyfin/jellyfin-sdk-typescript/pull/351)
* [x] Create branch tracking unstable Jellyfin builds with automated builds [#354](https://github.com/jellyfin/jellyfin-sdk-typescript/pull/354)
* [x] Fix authentication header escaping [#564](https://github.com/jellyfin/jellyfin-sdk-typescript/pull/564)
* [ ] Add WebSocket API support
* [ ] Add example projects for different ecosystems [#186](https://github.com/jellyfin/jellyfin-sdk-typescript/issues/186)
* [ ] Add utility function for `getFile` [#164](https://github.com/jellyfin/jellyfin-sdk-typescript/issues/164)
* [ ] More complete device profile generation utilities