> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://cometchat-22654f5b-docs-android-v6-6-0-3.mintlify.site/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Android UI Kit

> Prebuilt Android Views for chat, voice, and video calling. Supports Kotlin and Java with XML and Jetpack Compose compatibility.

<Accordion title="AI Integration Quick Reference">
  | Field        | Value                                                          |
  | ------------ | -------------------------------------------------------------- |
  | Package      | `com.cometchat:chat-uikit-android` v5.x                        |
  | Peer deps    | `com.cometchat:chat-sdk-android` >=4.x, `minSdk` 24            |
  | Calling      | Optional — `com.cometchat:calls-sdk-android`                   |
  | Localization | 19 languages built-in                                          |
  | Source       | [GitHub](https://github.com/cometchat/cometchat-uikit-android) |
</Accordion>

The CometChat Android UI Kit provides prebuilt, customizable Views for adding chat, voice, and video calling to any Android app. Each component handles its own data fetching, real-time listeners, and state — you just drop them into your layout.

<Frame>
  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/cometchat-22654f5b-docs-android-v6-6-0-3/gmhVSF3ONDvRlSWU/images/4c141125-Instant_Messaging-3e86359342605c94dc912604de8f6617.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=gmhVSF3ONDvRlSWU&q=85&s=81ff624933e4398748b7ecfd1a6f843d" width="1440" height="833" data-path="images/4c141125-Instant_Messaging-3e86359342605c94dc912604de8f6617.png" />
</Frame>

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## Try It

<CardGroup>
  <Card title="Google Play Demo" icon="play" href="https://link.cometchat.com/android-demo-app">
    Try the full chat experience on your device
  </Card>

  <Card title="Sample App" icon="code" href="https://github.com/cometchat/cometchat-uikit-android">
    Clone, add your credentials, and start building
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

### Download the CometChat Demo App

[<img src="https://mintcdn.com/cometchat-22654f5b-docs-android-v6-6-0-3/hpVMNMrZ2TOZ063U/images/7f1e19fd-google-play-badge-f2deddb3d9c4b7c784e35f3a7794f994.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=hpVMNMrZ2TOZ063U&q=85&s=60c1139304f8b7f56e9cb2a4953e3e1a" width="568" height="171" data-path="images/7f1e19fd-google-play-badge-f2deddb3d9c4b7c784e35f3a7794f994.png" />](https://link.cometchat.com/android-demo-app)

Or scan the QR code to install directly:

<Frame>
  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/cometchat-22654f5b-docs-android-v6-6-0-3/hpVMNMrZ2TOZ063U/images/844ec598-qr_code-3437240f18ec2f1548a04ebc93e8ce4e.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=hpVMNMrZ2TOZ063U&q=85&s=c083bb55146c124286cdbbaa7a7e6377" width="490" height="490" data-path="images/844ec598-qr_code-3437240f18ec2f1548a04ebc93e8ce4e.png" />
</Frame>

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## Get Started

Follow the step-by-step integration guide to add the UI Kit to your Android project:

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Integration Guide" icon="rocket" href="/ui-kit/android/getting-started">
    Gradle setup, initialization, and login
  </Card>

  <Card title="Key Concepts" icon="lightbulb" href="/fundamentals/key-concepts">
    Essential terminology and platform features
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

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## Explore

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Components" icon="grid-2" href="/ui-kit/android/components-overview">
    Browse all prebuilt UI components
  </Card>

  <Card title="Features" icon="comments" href="/ui-kit/android/core-features">
    Chat, calling, AI, and extensions
  </Card>

  <Card title="Theming" icon="paintbrush" href="/ui-kit/android/theme-introduction">
    Colors, fonts, dark mode, and custom styling
  </Card>

  <Card title="Guides" icon="book" href="/ui-kit/android/guide-overview">
    Threaded messages, new chat, search, and more
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

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## Resources

<CardGroup cols={3}>
  <Card title="Sample App" icon="github" href="https://github.com/cometchat/cometchat-uikit-android">
    Working reference app
  </Card>

  <Card title="Source Code" icon="code" href="https://github.com/cometchat/cometchat-uikit-android">
    Full UI Kit source on GitHub
  </Card>

  <Card title="Figma" icon="figma" href="https://www.figma.com/community/file/1444324233177163609/cometchat-ui-kit-for-android">
    Design resources and prototyping
  </Card>

  <Card title="Troubleshooting" icon="wrench" href="/ui-kit/android/troubleshooting">
    Common issues and fixes
  </Card>

  <Card title="Support" icon="headset" href="https://help.cometchat.com/hc/en-us/requests/new">
    Open a support ticket
  </Card>

  <Card title="Migration Guide" icon="arrow-up" href="/ui-kit/android/upgrading-from-v4">
    Upgrading from v4
  </Card>
</CardGroup>