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zoom-apps-sdk

Name: zoom-apps-sdk
Author: anthropics

Build in-client web app features with the Zoom Apps SDK.

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2026-10-14

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// install

Copy the install command and let the AI configure it · recommended for beginners

Please install the "zoom-apps-sdk" skill from askskill:
1. Download https://raw.githubusercontent.com/anthropics/knowledge-work-plugins/main/partner-built/zoom-plugin/skills/zoom-apps-sdk/SKILL.md
2. Save it as ~/.claude/skills/zoom-apps-sdk/SKILL.md
3. Reload skills and tell me it's ready

// download

Download SKILL.mdInstall manifest ↗

// examples

Initialize an in-meeting app

Prompt

I am building a web app that runs inside a Zoom meeting. Using the Zoom Apps SDK, write a minimal initialization example that gets app context, detects the runtime environment, and safely calls the SDK after page load.

Expected

A reusable front-end sample showing SDK initialization, context retrieval, and runtime environment checks.

Design an in-meeting collaboration feature

Prompt

Using the Zoom Apps SDK, design a lightweight in-meeting whiteboard collaboration feature. Explain which SDK capabilities are needed, the page structure, user interaction flow, and key front-end and back-end implementation points.

Expected

A clear feature plan covering SDK capability mapping, interaction design, and implementation guidance.

Debug an in-client web app

Prompt

My Zoom app cannot call the SDK correctly inside the client. Help me list common troubleshooting steps, including permission setup, runtime limitations, event handling, error handling, and logging recommendations.

Expected

A systematic troubleshooting checklist to diagnose integration and SDK invocation issues inside the Zoom client.

// docs

Zoom Apps SDK

Background reference for web apps that run inside the Zoom client. Prefer choose-zoom-approach first, then route here for Layers API, Collaborate Mode, in-client OAuth, and runtime constraints.

Zoom Apps SDK

Build web apps that run inside the Zoom client - meetings, webinars, main client, and Zoom Phone.

Official Documentation: https://developers.zoom.us/docs/zoom-apps/ SDK Reference: https://appssdk.zoom.us/ NPM Package: https://www.npmjs.com/package/@zoom/appssdk

Quick Links

New to Zoom Apps? Follow this path:

Architecture - Frontend/backend pattern, embedded browser, deep linking
Quick Start - Complete working Express + SDK app
Running Contexts - Where your app runs (inMeeting, inMainClient, etc.)
Zoom Apps vs Meeting SDK - Stop mixing app types
In-Client OAuth - Seamless authorization with PKCE
API Reference - 100+ SDK methods
Integrated Index - see the section below in this file
5-Minute Runbook - Preflight checks before deep debugging

Reference:

API Reference - All SDK methods by category
Events Reference - All SDK event listeners
Layers API - Immersive and camera mode rendering
OAuth Reference - OAuth flows for Zoom Apps
Zoom Mail - Mail plugin integration

Having issues?

App won't load in Zoom → Check Domain Allowlist below
SDK errors → Common Issues
Local dev setup → Debugging Guide
Version upgrade → Migration Guide
Forum-derived FAQs → Forum Top Questions

Building immersive experiences?

Layers Immersive Mode - Custom video layouts
Camera Mode - Virtual camera overlays

Need help with OAuth? See the zoom-oauth skill for authentication flows.

SDK Overview

The Zoom Apps SDK (@zoom/appssdk) provides JavaScript APIs for web apps running in Zoom's embedded browser:

Context APIs - Get meeting, user, and participant info
Meeting Actions - Share app, invite participants, open URLs
Authorization - In-Client OAuth with PKCE (no browser redirect)
Layers API - Immersive video layouts and camera mode overlays
Collaborate Mode - Shared app state across participants
App Communication - Message passing between app instances (main client <-> meeting)
Media Controls - Virtual backgrounds, camera listing, recording control
UI Controls - Expand app, notifications, popout
Events - React to meeting state, participants, sharing, and more

Prerequisites

Zoom app configured as "Zoom App" type in Marketplace
OAuth credentials (Client ID + Secret) with Zoom Apps scopes
Web application (Node.js + Express recommended)
Your domain whitelisted in Marketplace domain allowlist
ngrok or HTTPS tunnel for local development
Node.js 18+ (for the backend server)

Quick Start

Option A: NPM (Recommended for frameworks)

npm install @zoom/appssdk

import zoomSdk from '@zoom/appssdk';

async function init() {
  try {
    const configResponse = await zoomSdk.config({
      capabilities: [
        'shareApp',
        'getMeetingContext',
        'getUserContext',
        'openUrl'
      ],
      version: '0.16'
    });

    console.log('Running context:', configResponse.runningContext);
    // 'inMeeting' | 'inMainClient' | 'inWebinar' | 'inImmersive' | ...

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