> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://aarc.mintlify.site/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Get Started

### Introduction

### What is Aarc?

Aarc's Intent Execution Protocol is a destination-first solution that enables atomic cross-chain transactions through a single API. It simplifies complex cross-chain operations by abstracting away the complexities of bridging, swapping, and executing transactions across different networks.

### Why use Aarc SDK?

The Aarc SDK simplifies interactions with the Intent Execution Protocol, enabling developers to:

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Cross-Chain Transaction Management" icon="link">
    Create and manage cross-chain transaction intents with ease, handling complex multi-chain operations seamlessly.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Atomic Transactions" icon="shield-check">
    Execute transactions with guaranteed outcomes, ensuring your NFT mints are either fully completed or safely reverted.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Real-time Monitoring" icon="chart-line">
    Monitor transaction progress and handle refunds efficiently with comprehensive status tracking and automated recovery.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Developer Friendly" icon="code">
    Reduces developer efforts with simple integration and provides an intuitive user onboarding experience.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

This reference provides a comprehensive guide to the SDK's methods, utilities, and best practices for integration.

## Setup

<Steps>
  <Step title="Install Dependencies">
    Install the package and other dependencies:

    <Tabs>
      <Tab title="ethers.js">
        ```bash theme={null}
        npm i @aarc-xyz/core
        ```
      </Tab>

      <Tab title="viem">
        ```bash theme={null}
        npm i @aarc-xyz/core-viem
        ```
      </Tab>
    </Tabs>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Import Package">
    Import the Aarc package in your code:

    <Tabs>
      <Tab title="ethers.js">
        ```typescript theme={null}
        import { AarcCore } from "@aarc-xyz/core";
        ```
      </Tab>

      <Tab title="viem">
        ```typescript theme={null}
        import { AarcCore } from "@aarc-xyz/core-viem";
        ```
      </Tab>
    </Tabs>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Get API Key">
    Get your API key from [dashboard.aarc.xyz](https://dashboard.aarc.xyz)
  </Step>

  <Step title="Initialize SDK">
    Initialize the Aarc SDK with your API key:

    <Tabs>
      <Tab title="ethers.js">
        ```typescript theme={null}
        const aarcCoreSDK = new AarcCore("YOUR_AARC_API_KEY");
        ```
      </Tab>

      <Tab title="viem">
        ```typescript theme={null}
        const aarcCoreSDK = new AarcCore("YOUR_AARC_API_KEY");
        ```
      </Tab>
    </Tabs>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Generate Deposit Address">
    Generate [payload](./config) to enable bridging and custom user operations on the destination chain:

    <Tabs>
      <Tab title="ethers.js">
        ```typescript theme={null}
        const depositData = await aarcCoreSDK.getDepositAddress(payload);
        ```
      </Tab>

      <Tab title="viem">
        ```typescript theme={null}
        const depositData = await aarcCoreSDK.getDepositAddress(payload);
        ```
      </Tab>
    </Tabs>

    <Note>
      The deposit address generated will be active only for 30 minutes.
    </Note>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Wait for user deposit">
    Display the deposit details so the user can deposit funds.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Get transaction status">
    Get the status of the transaction

    ```typescript theme={null}
    const depositStatus = await aarcCoreSDK.getRequestStatus(requestId);
    ```
  </Step>
</Steps>