What it does
Core capabilities at a glance
- Streaming chat responses with React/Vue/Svelte hooks
- Tool calling and function execution
- Multi-modal generation (text, image, audio)
- Provider-agnostic (OpenAI, Anthropic, Ollama, Google)
- Edge runtime compatible
- Pre-built UI components (chat, completion, assistant)
Deep dive
The full breakdown - performance, comparisons, and setup
Vercel AI SDK
The Vercel AI SDK is the standard way to build AI-powered user interfaces in the Next.js/TypeScript ecosystem. It provides React, Vue, and Svelte hooks for streaming AI responses.
What it is
The AI SDK is a TypeScript library that provides hooks, utilities, and UI components for building AI-powered applications. It handles streaming, tool calls, and multi-modal outputs while being provider-agnostic.
Get started
npm install ai @ai-sdk/ollamaimport { useChat } from 'ai/react';
function Chat() {
const { messages, input, handleInputChange, handleSubmit } = useChat();
return (/* chat UI */);
}When to use something else
Frequently asked
Quick answers to common questions
What is Vercel AI SDK?
Vercel AI SDK is a agent-framework tool for local AI workloads. Open-source TypeScript toolkit for building AI-powered UIs with streaming, tool calls, and multi-modal.
Is Vercel AI SDK free and open source?
Yes, Vercel AI SDK has 24,711 GitHub stars and is licensed under Apache-2.0. You can self-host it for free on web.
What platforms does Vercel AI SDK support?
Vercel AI SDK runs on web.
What hardware do I need for Vercel AI SDK?
The hardware requirements depend on which models you run. Check our hardware directory for compatible GPUs and systems. Vercel AI SDK has 24,711 GitHub stars and an active community.
Does Vercel AI SDK support GPU acceleration?
Vercel AI SDK's GPU support depends on your specific setup. Check the documentation for details. For the best performance, pair it with an NVIDIA RTX 4090 or 5090.
What are the best alternatives to Vercel AI SDK?
Popular alternatives include other agent-framework tools in our directory. Browse our full collection at /tool for comparisons, community reviews, and benchmark data to find the right fit for your workflow.
How much does Vercel AI SDK cost?
Vercel AI SDK is free-open-source. It is completely free and open source to self-host.
Pairs well with
Complementary tools, models, and hardware
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