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Requirements

Before installing the Next.js SDK, ensure you have:
  • Next.js 14+ - The SDK requires Next.js 14 or later (App Router)
  • React 18+ - The SDK requires React 18 or later
  • Node.js 18+ - Node.js 18 or later
  • pnpm 8+ (recommended) - Or npm 9+
  • Wacht Deployment - A Wacht deployment with a public key

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Installation

Install the Next.js SDK and its dependencies: 
pnpm add @wacht/nextjs @wacht/types
Or with npm: 
npm install @wacht/nextjs @wacht/types

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Environment Variables

Add your Wacht public key to your environment variables: 
# .env.local
NEXT_PUBLIC_WACHT_PUBLIC_KEY=your_public_key_here
You can find your public key in your Wacht deployment settings.

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TypeScript Configuration

The SDK includes TypeScript definitions. No additional configuration is needed.

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Peer Dependencies

The SDK has these peer dependencies: 
{
  "peerDependencies": {
    "@wacht/types": "*",
    "next": "^14.0.0",
    "react": "^18.0.0",
    "react-dom": "^18.0.0"
  }
}

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Verification

Verify the installation: 
import { DeploymentProvider } from '@wacht/nextjs'

// This should work without errors
console.log(DeploymentProvider)

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Next Steps