Liveblocks – Real‑time Collaboration & AI Copilots
Liveblocks is a developer‑focused platform that lets you add ready‑made, production‑grade collaboration features to your web or mobile product with just a few lines of code. It ships a suite of components—AI Copilots, contextual Comments, Multiplayer Editing, Presence indicators, Notifications, and a Monitoring Dashboard—plus a fully managed WebSocket infrastructure that scales to millions of concurrent users.
Key Features
- AI Copilots – In‑app AI agents that can answer questions, run calculations, or trigger custom tools. They are delivered as a React component (
AiChat) and can be extended withRegisterAiKnowledgeandRegisterAiToolto expose domain‑specific data and actions. - Comments – Threaded, contextual commenting that works on any piece of UI, enabling feedback loops and discussions directly inside your product.
- Multiplayer Editing – Real‑time co‑authoring for text, code, design, whiteboards, spreadsheets, and more. Powered by Liveblocks’ CRDT‑based state sync.
- Presence & Notifications – Live presence indicators (who’s online, where they are) and smart alerts that keep users informed of relevant events.
- Monitoring Dashboard – Built‑in analytics to track active users, rooms, data usage, and performance metrics.
- Realtime Infrastructure – Hosted, globally distributed WebSocket servers with automatic reconnection, fall‑back transports, and enterprise‑grade security (SOC 2, HIPAA).
- First‑class Developer Experience – Type‑safe TypeScript SDKs, extensive docs, tutorials, example apps, a Next.js starter kit, and a browser DevTools extension for debugging.
Typical Use Cases
| Use‑case | How Liveblocks Helps |
|---|---|
| Collaborative Docs | Multiplayer editing + comments + AI‑driven suggestions (e.g., Notion‑style AI copilots). |
| Team Dashboards | Real‑time presence, notifications, and a monitoring dashboard for live metrics. |
| Customer Support | AI Copilot that can fetch knowledge base articles, run queries, and display results via custom tools. |
| Design & Creative Tools | Whiteboard, 3D tool, and creative‑tool integrations with live cursor sharing and AI assistance. |
| Sales & CRM | AI‑powered inbox (Linear‑style) that surfaces next actions and updates records in real time. |
| Enterprise SaaS | Scalable infrastructure with compliance certifications, allowing you to ship to millions without managing sockets. |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Do I need to run my own WebSocket servers? A: No. Liveblocks provides a fully managed, globally distributed infrastructure. You only need to import the SDK and configure your API key.
Q: Is the platform secure for enterprise data? A: Yes. Liveblocks is SOC 2‑type II and HIPAA‑compliant, with end‑to‑end encryption and fine‑grained access controls.
Q: How does pricing work? A: Liveblocks offers a free tier for development and usage‑based pricing for production, with optional premium plans for advanced AI features and SLA guarantees.
Q: Which frameworks are supported? A: Official SDKs for React, Next.js, JavaScript, TypeScript, and bindings for popular editors (Monaco, CodeMirror, Slate, Lexical, etc.).
Q: Can I customize the UI? A: All components are fully themable via CSS variables or custom React wrappers, allowing you to match your product’s branding.
Ready to add real‑time collaboration and AI copilots to your product? Start for free or book a demo to see Liveblocks in action.
