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This document summarizes the vision and development plan for the Strapi JavaScript Client library.

This initiative is aimed at creating an official, easy-to-use library that enhances the integration of Strapi into JavaScript applications. The goal is to simplify interactions with the Strapi Content API, reduce errors, and improve developer efficiency—empowering you to build faster and more confidently.

Why the SDK?

Currently, Strapi provides REST and GraphQL APIs, but developers must handle complex API requests manually. This not only increases development time but also raises the risk of errors. An official JavaScript Client library addresses these challenges by offering a streamlined, standardized way to interact with Strapi from JavaScript-based projects.

What’s Being Built?

v1.0.0

We’re focusing on delivering core functionality to ensure a robust foundation:

• Core features:
  • Initialization with a base URL and API tokens authentication.
  • Support for CRUD operations (create, read, update, delete) for content types via collection and single queries.
  • Simplified query capabilities, including filtering, sorting, and parameterization supported by basic types.
  • Native fetch method for advanced custom requests.
  • Built-in error handling and validation.

What’s next? (v1.x.x)

1. Media asset management
   • Easy-to-use methods for uploading files and handling media assets.
   • Built-in support for retrieving file metadata, streamlining workflows.
2. API schema integration
   • API schema generated from your Strapi project.
   • Type-safe SDK functions for improved autocompletion, validation, and confidence.
3. Enhanced CRUD Operations
   • CRUD methods tailored to handle relations and nested content structures. </aside>

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