📁 ai-sdk/docs/getting-started

File: getting-started.md | Updated: 11/15/2025

Source: https://ai-sdk.dev/docs/getting-started

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Getting Started

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The following guides are intended to provide you with an introduction to some of the core features provided by the AI SDK.

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Backend Framework Examples


You can also use AI SDK Core and AI SDK UI with the following backend frameworks:

Node.js HTTP Server

Send AI responses from a Node.js HTTP server.
Express

Send AI responses from an Express server.
Hono

Send AI responses from a Hono server.
Fastify

Send AI responses from a Fastify server.
Nest.js

Send AI responses from a Nest.js server.

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