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# Turbo SDK AI Reference
@metadata { version: "0.1.0", lastUpdated: "2025-03-12", primaryPurpose: "SDK Documentation", aiConsumptionLevel: "Optimized" }
@critical-methods-comparison { section: "File Upload Methods", importance: "HIGH", placement: "TOP" }
# Key Upload Methods Distinction
• uploadFile
Method
- Purpose: Single file upload
- Content-Type Requirements:
- REQUIRES manual Content-Type tag specification
- Must be included in dataItemOpts.tags
- Without proper Content-Type, files become inaccessible in original format
- Usage Pattern:
- Direct file-to-file upload
- No automatic MIME type detection
- No folder structure preservation
- Best For:
- Individual file uploads
- Custom tag requirements
- Direct control over Content-Type
- Not For:
- Recursively uploading files in a folder
• uploadFolder
Method
- Purpose: Multiple files/directory upload
- Content-Type Handling:
- AUTOMATIC Content-Type detection for all files
- No manual tag specification needed
- Preserves file accessibility automatically
- Features:
- Creates Arweave manifest
- Preserves folder structure
- Handles concurrent uploads
- Built-in retry logic
- Environment-Specific Requirements:
- Node.js: Uses folderPath parameter
- Web: Uses files parameter (File[] from input/drag-drop)
- Best For:
- Directory uploads
- Bulk file uploads
- Maintaining folder structure
- Automatic MIME type handling
- Node operations
- Common Mistakes:
- The SDK handles fetching and preparing the folder for upload, there is no need to do so manually, or to interact with individual files in any way. Simply providing the folder path is sufficient //EXTREMELY IMPORTANT
folderPath
is used for Node environments,files
is used in Web environments. There is never a cause to provide both.
@semantic-markers { critical: ["IMPORTANT", "EXTREMELY IMPORTANT", "REQUIRED"], relationships: ["extends", "implements", "requires"], dataTypes: ["string", "number", "boolean", "Promise", "Array"], environments: ["NodeJS", "Web", "Browser"] }
# Core Concepts
@concept { name: "TurboFactory", type: "EntryPoint", description: "Primary entry point for creating authenticated and unauthenticated Turbo clients", relationships: ["creates TurboAuthenticatedClient", "creates TurboUnauthenticatedClient"] }
@concept { name: "Authentication", type: "Process", description: "Methods for authenticating with the Turbo service", relationships: ["requires TurboDataItemSigner", "produces AuthenticatedClient"] }
@concept { name: "FileOperations", type: "Operations", description: "Two distinct methods for uploading content to Arweave:", methods: [ { name: "uploadFile", description: "Single file upload method", criticalRequirement: "Content-Type tags are REQUIRED for proper file viewing" }, { name: "uploadFolder", description: "Folder upload method with automatic handling", features: "Automatically detects and sets Content-Type tags for all files" } ] }
# Type System
@type-hierarchy { base: ["Base64String", "NativeAddress", "UserAddress"], wallet: ["ArweaveJWK", "SolSecretKey", "EthPrivateKey"], signer: ["TurboDataItemSigner", "ArweaveSigner", "EthereumSigner"], response: ["TurboUploadDataItemResponse", "TurboBalanceResponse", "TurboCheckoutSessionResponse"] }
This document provides a structured reference of the Turbo SDK for AI consumption. It contains key information about the SDK's functionality, methods, parameters, and usage patterns.
# Overview
The @ardrive/turbo-sdk
provides functionality for interacting with the Turbo Upload and Payment Services. It's available for both NodeJS and Web environments and supports various cryptocurrencies for funding and payments.
# Installation
npm install @ardrive/turbo-sdk
# or
yarn add @ardrive/turbo-sdk
Note: For detailed information about the Turbo CLI and its commands, see the CLI Documentation for AI (opens new window).
# Turbo Credits System
Turbo Credits are the payment mechanism used for uploading files and folders to Arweave through the Turbo service. The SDK provides two primary methods for purchasing credits:
Fiat Currency Purchases (
createCheckoutSession
)- Purchase credits using traditional currencies (USD, EUR, etc.)
- Processed through a secure payment service
- Example:
const checkoutSession = await turbo.createCheckoutSession({ amount: USD(10.0), owner: publicArweaveAddress });
Cryptocurrency Purchases (
topUpWithTokens
)- Purchase credits using supported cryptocurrencies
- Direct blockchain transaction from your wallet
- Automatically converts crypto to credits at current rates
- Example:
const topUpResult = await turbo.topUpWithTokens({ tokenAmount: WinstonToTokenAmount(100_000_000) // 0.0001 AR });
Credits are stored in your wallet and are automatically used when uploading files or folders. The SDK provides methods to:
- Check balance:
getBalance()
- Share credits:
shareCredits()
- Revoke shared credits:
revokeCredits()
- List credit shares:
getCreditShareApprovals()
# Credit Management Features
Balance Checking
const balance = await turbo.getBalance(); console.log({ controlledWinc: balance.controlledWinc, // Credits you own effectiveBalance: balance.effectiveBalance // Including shared credits });
Credit Sharing
const approval = await turbo.shareCredits({ approvedAddress: "recipient-address", approvedWincAmount: BigNumber.from("1000000"), expiresBySeconds: 86400 // Optional 24-hour expiry });
Credit Usage
- Credits are automatically deducted during uploads
- Can specify which wallet pays using
paidBy
option - Can prioritize different credit sources using
useSignerBalanceFirst
# Supported Tokens
The SDK supports the following tokens:
- Arweave (AR)
- Ethereum (ETH)
- Solana (SOL)
- Polygon (MATIC/POL)
- KYVE
- Ethereum on Base (ETH on Base) - Added in v1.23.0
IMPORTANT: The token being used must be specified when authenticating the TurboFactory instance. The correct token type must be specified at authentication because it affects how the class expects the signer to be formatted and how transactions are processed.
# Content-Type Tags
EXTREMELY IMPORTANT: Content-Type tags are REQUIRED for all
turbo.uploadFile()
calls to ensure proper viewing and accessibility. Without a Content-Type tag, browsers cannot determine how to display the file, and it will only be downloadable as binary data.
NOTE: For
turbo.uploadFolder()
calls, Content-Type tags are automatically detected and added for each file. You do not need to manually specify Content-Type tags when usinguploadFolder()
.
# Common MIME Types:
- Text files:
text/plain
,text/html
,text/css
,text/javascript
- Images:
image/jpeg
,image/png
,image/gif
,image/svg+xml
- Documents:
application/pdf
,application/msword
,application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.wordprocessingml.document
- Audio:
audio/mpeg
,audio/wav
- Video:
video/mp4
,video/webm
- JSON:
application/json
# Adding Content-Type Tags:
// In SDK
await turbo.uploadFile({
fileStreamFactory: () => fs.createReadStream('document.pdf'),
fileSizeFactory: () => fs.statSync('document.pdf').size,
dataItemOpts: {
tags: [
{ name: "Content-Type", value: "application/pdf" }
]
}
});
// In CLI
turbo upload-file --file-path document.pdf --content-type application/pdf
# Core Types
# Basic Types
// Basic string types
export type Base64String = string;
export type NativeAddress = string;
export type PublicArweaveAddress = Base64String;
export type TransactionId = Base64String;
export type UserAddress = string | PublicArweaveAddress;
export type Base58String = string;
export type HexadecimalString = string;
// Stream factory types
export type FileStreamFactory = WebFileStreamFactory | NodeFileStreamFactory;
export type WebFileStreamFactory = (() => ReadableStream) | (() => Buffer);
export type NodeFileStreamFactory = (() => Readable) | (() => Buffer);
export type SignedDataStreamFactory = FileStreamFactory;
export type StreamSizeFactory = () => number;
// File factory type
export type TurboFileFactory<T = FileStreamFactory> = {
fileStreamFactory: T; // Function that returns a file stream
fileSizeFactory: StreamSizeFactory; // Function that returns file size
dataItemOpts?: DataItemOptions; // Optional data item options
};
// Signer types
export type TurboDataItemSigner = {
signDataItem: (dataItem: DataItem): Promise<DataItem>;
getNativeAddress: () => Promise<string>;
};
// Authentication types
export type ArweaveSigner = TurboDataItemSigner & {
key: JWKInterface;
publicKey: string;
};
export type JsonRpcSigner = TurboDataItemSigner & {
provider: any;
address: string;
};
// Wallet types
export type ArweaveJWK = JWKInterface;
export type SolSecretKey = Base58String;
export type EthPrivateKey = HexadecimalString;
export type KyvePrivateKey = HexadecimalString;
export type TurboWallet = ArweaveJWK | SolSecretKey | EthPrivateKey;
// Currency and token types
export type Currency = 'usd' | 'eur' | 'gbp' | 'cad' | 'aud' | 'jpy' | 'inr' | 'sgd' | 'hkd' | 'brl';
export type TokenType = 'arweave' | 'solana' | 'ethereum' | 'kyve' | 'matic' | 'pol' | 'base-eth';
# Response Types
// Balance response
export type TurboBalanceResponse = {
controlledWinc: string; // Amount of winc controlled by the user
winc: string; // Amount of winc that a user can currently spend or share
effectiveBalance: string; // winc + remaining winc from received approvals
receivedApprovals: CreditShareApproval[];
givenApprovals: CreditShareApproval[];
};
// Upload response
export type TurboUploadDataItemResponse = {
dataCaches: string[];
fastFinalityIndexes: string[];
id: TransactionId;
owner: PublicArweaveAddress;
winc: string;
createdApproval?: CreditShareApproval;
revokedApprovals?: CreditShareApproval[];
};
// Price response
export type TurboPriceResponse = {
winc: string; // BigNumber as string
adjustments: Adjustment[];
fees: Adjustment[];
};
// Checkout session response
export type TurboCheckoutSessionResponse = TurboWincForFiatResponse & {
id: string;
client_secret?: string;
url?: string;
paymentAmount: number; // Deprecated, use actualPaymentAmount
};
// Fund transaction response
export type TurboSubmitFundTxResponse = {
id: string;
quantity: string;
owner: string;
winc: string;
token: string;
status: 'pending' | 'confirmed' | 'failed';
block?: number;
};
# Parameter Types
// Data Item Options
export interface DataItemCreateOptions {
target?: string; // Optional target address
anchor?: string; // Optional anchor string
tags?: { name: string; value: string }[]; // Optional array of name-value tag pairs
}
export type DataItemOptions = DataItemCreateOptions & {
paidBy?: UserAddress | UserAddress[]; // Optional address(es) to pay for the upload
};
// File upload parameters
export type TurboFileFactory<T = FileStreamFactory> = {
fileStreamFactory: T; // Function that returns a file stream
fileSizeFactory: () => number; // Function that returns file size
dataItemOpts?: DataItemOptions; // REQUIRED to include Content-Type tag for uploadFile
};
// Folder upload parameters - Environment specific!
export type UploadFolderParams = {
// Node.js environment only:
folderPath?: string; // Required for Node.js - path to folder on filesystem
// Web environment only:
files?: File[]; // Required for Web - array of File objects from input or drag-and-drop
// Common parameters for both environments:
dataItemOpts?: DataItemOptions; // Optional - Content-Type tags are auto-detected
maxConcurrentUploads?: number;
throwOnFailure?: boolean;
manifestOptions?: {
disableManifest?: boolean;
fallbackFile?: string;
indexFile?: string;
};
signal?: AbortSignal;
};
// Credit sharing parameters
export type TurboCreateCreditShareApprovalParams = {
approvedAddress: string;
approvedWincAmount: BigNumber.Value;
expiresBySeconds?: number;
};
// Checkout session parameters
export type TurboCheckoutSessionParams = {
amount: CurrencyMap;
owner: PublicArweaveAddress;
nativeAddress?: NativeAddress;
promoCodes?: string[];
uiMode?: 'embedded' | 'hosted';
};
// Token funding parameters
export type TurboFundWithTokensParams = {
tokenAmount: BigNumber.Value; // Amount in token's smallest unit
feeMultiplier?: number; // Optional transaction fee multiplier
};
# Core Components
# TurboFactory
The main entry point for creating Turbo clients.
# Methods
unauthenticated(options?: TurboUnauthenticatedOptions): TurboUnauthenticatedClient
- Creates an instance for accessing unauthenticated services
- Parameters:
options
: Optional configuration including token type and service URLs
authenticated(options: TurboAuthenticatedOptions): TurboAuthenticatedClient
- Creates an instance for accessing authenticated services
- Parameters:
options
: Required configuration including authentication details- Must include either
privateKey
orsigner
- Must include
token
for non-Arweave chains (ethereum, solana, etc.)
# Authentication Options
IMPORTANT UPDATE: Wallet adapters have been deprecated. Authentication is now handled through either direct private key usage or signer instances. For web environments, signers can be created by passing the appropriate wallet provider (e.g., window.ethereum, window.solana, window.arweaveWallet) to the corresponding signer class.
The SDK supports two primary authentication methods:
- Using a private key directly
- Using a signer instance
Each authentication method must implement the TurboDataItemSigner
interface:
signDataItem(dataItem: DataItem): Promise<DataItem>
- Signs a data itemgetNativeAddress(): Promise<string>
- Returns the native address of the signer
IMPORTANT: For EVM-based tokens (Ethereum, Polygon, ETH on Base), specify the correct token type in the options. While the authentication method remains the same, the network and endpoints will differ based on the specified token.
# Node.js Environment Examples:
Arweave JWK
const turbo = TurboFactory.authenticated({ privateKey: jwk });
Ethereum Private Key
const turbo = TurboFactory.authenticated({ privateKey: ethHexadecimalPrivateKey, token: "ethereum" });
Solana Secret Key
const turbo = TurboFactory.authenticated({ privateKey: bs58.encode(secretKey), token: "solana" });
# Web Environment Examples:
Arweave with ArConnect
import { TurboFactory, ArconnectSigner } from '@ardrive/turbo-sdk'; const signer = new ArconnectSigner(window.arweaveWallet); const turbo = TurboFactory.authenticated({ signer });
Ethereum with Web3 Provider
import { TurboFactory, EthereumSigner } from '@ardrive/turbo-sdk'; // Using window.ethereum (MetaMask or similar) const signer = new EthereumSigner(window.ethereum); const turbo = TurboFactory.authenticated({ signer, token: 'ethereum' });
Solana with Web3 Provider
import { TurboFactory, HexInjectedSolanaSigner } from '@ardrive/turbo-sdk'; // Using window.solana (Phantom or similar) const signer = new HexInjectedSolanaSigner(window.solana); const turbo = TurboFactory.authenticated({ signer, token: 'solana' });
NOTE: When using a signer directly, you don't need to specify the
token
type for Arweave as it's the default. However, for other chains (Ethereum, Solana, etc.), you must specify the correcttoken
type to ensure proper network and endpoint configuration.
# API Reference
# TurboUnauthenticatedClient Methods
getSupportedCurrencies(): Promise<string[]>
- Returns list of currencies supported for topping up
getSupportedCountries(): Promise<string[]>
- Returns list of countries supported for top-up workflow
getFiatToAR({ currency }): Promise<number>
- Parameters:
currency
: String currency code
- Returns raw fiat to AR conversion rate
- Parameters:
getFiatRates(): Promise<FiatRates>
- Returns current fiat rates for 1 GiB of data
getWincForFiat({ amount }): Promise<WincForFiatResponse>
- Parameters:
amount
: Fiat amount (use helper likeUSD(100)
)
- Returns winc amount with payment details
- Parameters:
getUploadCosts({ bytes }): Promise<UploadCostResponse[]>
- Parameters:
bytes
: Array of file sizes in bytes
- Returns estimated costs in winc
- Parameters:
uploadSignedDataItem({ dataItemStreamFactory, dataItemSizeFactory, signal }): Promise<UploadResponse>
- Parameters:
dataItemStreamFactory
: Function returning a data streamdataItemSizeFactory
: Function returning sizesignal
: Optional AbortSignal
- Uploads a pre-signed data item
- Parameters:
createCheckoutSession({ amount, owner }): Promise<CheckoutSessionResponse>
- Parameters:
amount
: Fiat amount (use helper likeUSD(10.0)
)owner
: Wallet address
- Creates a Stripe checkout session for top-up
- Parameters:
submitFundTransaction({ txId }): Promise<FundTransactionResponse>
- Parameters:
txId
: Transaction ID
- Submits existing funding transaction for processing
- Parameters:
# TurboAuthenticatedClient Methods
Includes all TurboUnauthenticatedClient methods plus:
getBalance(): Promise<TurboBalanceResponse>
- Returns credit balance in winc
signer.getNativeAddress(): Promise<string>
- Returns native address of connected signer
getWincForFiat({ amount, promoCodes }): Promise<WincForFiatResponse>
- Parameters:
amount
: Fiat amountpromoCodes
: Optional array of promo codes
- Returns winc amount with promo code benefits
- Parameters:
createCheckoutSession({ amount, owner, promoCodes }): Promise<CheckoutSessionResponse>
- Parameters:
amount
: Fiat amountowner
: Wallet addresspromoCodes
: Optional array of promo codes
- Creates checkout session with promo code benefits
- Parameters:
uploadFolder({ folderPath, files, dataItemOpts, signal, maxConcurrentUploads, throwOnFailure, manifestOptions }): Promise<UploadFolderResponse>
- Environment-specific Parameters:
- Node.js:
folderPath
: Path to folder on filesystem (REQUIRED for Node.js)
- Web:
files
: Array of File objects from input or drag-and-drop (REQUIRED for Web)
- Node.js:
- Common Parameters:
dataItemOpts
: Optional data item optionssignal
: Optional AbortSignalmaxConcurrentUploads
: Optional concurrency limitthrowOnFailure
: Optional error handling flagmanifestOptions
: Optional manifest configuration
IMPORTANT: You must use the appropriate parameter for your environment:
- Node.js applications must use
folderPath
- Web applications must use
files
Using the wrong parameter for your environment will result in an error.
# Node.js Environment Example:
import { TurboFactory } from '@ardrive/turbo-sdk'; import path from 'path'; // Initialize authenticated client const turbo = TurboFactory.authenticated({ privateKey: jwk }); // Basic folder upload const result = await turbo.uploadFolder({ folderPath: './my-folder' }); // Advanced folder upload with options const result = await turbo.uploadFolder({ folderPath: path.join(__dirname, './my-folder'), maxConcurrentUploads: 3, throwOnFailure: true, manifestOptions: { indexFile: 'index.html', fallbackFile: '404.html', disableManifest: false }, dataItemOpts: { // Optional - will be auto-detected per file tags: [ { name: 'My-Custom-Tag', value: 'my-custom-value' } ] } }); console.log('Folder uploaded!', { manifestId: result.response.id, manifestUrl: `https://arweave.net/${result.response.id}`, dataCaches: result.response.dataCaches, fastFinalityIndexes: result.response.fastFinalityIndexes });
# Web Environment Example:
import { TurboFactory } from '@ardrive/turbo-sdk'; // Initialize authenticated client const turbo = TurboFactory.authenticated({ signer }); // HTML input element <input type="file" id="folder-input" webkitdirectory directory multiple /> // JavaScript/TypeScript const folderInput = document.getElementById('folder-input'); folderInput.addEventListener('change', async (event) => { try { const result = await turbo.uploadFolder({ files: Array.from(folderInput.files), maxConcurrentUploads: 5, throwOnFailure: true, manifestOptions: { indexFile: 'index.html', fallbackFile: '404.html' } }); console.log('Folder uploaded!', { manifestId: result.response.id, manifestUrl: `https://arweave.net/${result.response.id}`, dataCaches: result.response.dataCaches, fastFinalityIndexes: result.response.fastFinalityIndexes }); } catch (error) { console.error('Upload failed:', error); } }); // With drag and drop const dropZone = document.getElementById('drop-zone'); dropZone.addEventListener('dragover', (e) => { e.preventDefault(); e.stopPropagation(); }); dropZone.addEventListener('drop', async (e) => { e.preventDefault(); e.stopPropagation(); const items = e.dataTransfer.items; const files = []; for (let item of items) { if (item.kind === 'file') { files.push(item.getAsFile()); } } try { const result = await turbo.uploadFolder({ files, maxConcurrentUploads: 5 }); console.log('Dropped folder uploaded!', { manifestId: result.response.id, manifestUrl: `https://arweave.net/${result.response.id}` }); } catch (error) { console.error('Upload failed:', error); } });
The response includes:
{ manifest: ArweaveManifest; // Manifest data for the folder structure response: TurboUploadDataItemResponse; // Upload transaction details }
- Environment-specific Parameters:
uploadFile({ fileStreamFactory, fileSizeFactory, dataItemOpts, signal }): Promise<UploadResponse>
- Parameters:
fileStreamFactory
: Function returning file streamfileSizeFactory
: Function returning file sizedataItemOpts
: Optional - Recommended to include Content-Type tag for proper file viewingsignal
: Optional AbortSignal
- Signs and uploads a raw file
# Node.js Environment Example:
import { TurboFactory } from '@ardrive/turbo-sdk'; import fs from 'fs'; import path from 'path'; // Initialize authenticated client const turbo = TurboFactory.authenticated({ privateKey: jwk }); // Basic file upload const filePath = path.join(__dirname, './my-file.txt'); const result = await turbo.uploadFile({ fileStreamFactory: () => fs.createReadStream(filePath), fileSizeFactory: () => fs.statSync(filePath).size, dataItemOpts: { tags: [ { name: "Content-Type", value: "text/plain" // Required for proper file viewing } ] } }); // Advanced file upload with options const result = await turbo.uploadFile({ fileStreamFactory: () => fs.createReadStream(filePath), fileSizeFactory: () => fs.statSync(filePath).size, dataItemOpts: { tags: [ { name: "Content-Type", value: "text/plain" }, { name: "Application-Name", value: "My App" }, { name: "Unix-Time", value: Date.now().toString() } ] }, signal: AbortSignal.timeout(30000) // 30 second timeout }); console.log('File uploaded!', { id: result.id, // Transaction ID url: `https://arweave.net/${result.id}`, owner: result.owner, dataCaches: result.dataCaches, fastFinalityIndexes: result.fastFinalityIndexes });
# Web Environment Example:
import { TurboFactory } from '@ardrive/turbo-sdk'; // Initialize authenticated client const turbo = TurboFactory.authenticated({ signer }); // HTML input element <input type="file" id="file-input" accept="image/*,video/*,audio/*,.pdf,.txt" /> // JavaScript/TypeScript const fileInput = document.getElementById('file-input'); fileInput.addEventListener('change', async (event) => { const file = fileInput.files[0]; if (!file) return; try { const result = await turbo.uploadFile({ fileStreamFactory: () => file.stream(), fileSizeFactory: () => file.size, dataItemOpts: { tags: [ { name: "Content-Type", value: file.type || 'application/octet-stream' // Use file's MIME type or fallback } ] } }); console.log('File uploaded!', { id: result.id, url: `https://arweave.net/${result.id}`, owner: result.owner, dataCaches: result.dataCaches, fastFinalityIndexes: result.fastFinalityIndexes }); } catch (error) { console.error('Upload failed:', error); } }); // With drag and drop const dropZone = document.getElementById('drop-zone'); dropZone.addEventListener('dragover', (e) => { e.preventDefault(); e.stopPropagation(); dropZone.classList.add('drag-over'); }); dropZone.addEventListener('dragleave', (e) => { e.preventDefault(); e.stopPropagation(); dropZone.classList.remove('drag-over'); }); dropZone.addEventListener('drop', async (e) => { e.preventDefault(); e.stopPropagation(); dropZone.classList.remove('drag-over'); const file = e.dataTransfer.files[0]; if (!file) return; try { const result = await turbo.uploadFile({ fileStreamFactory: () => file.stream(), fileSizeFactory: () => file.size, dataItemOpts: { tags: [ { name: "Content-Type", value: file.type || 'application/octet-stream' }, { name: "Upload-Method", value: "drag-and-drop" } ] }, signal: AbortSignal.timeout(60000) // 1 minute timeout }); console.log('Dropped file uploaded!', { id: result.id, url: `https://arweave.net/${result.id}`, dataCaches: result.dataCaches }); } catch (error) { console.error('Upload failed:', error); } });
The response includes:
{ id: TransactionId; // The unique transaction ID owner: PublicArweaveAddress; // The wallet address that owns this upload dataCaches: string[]; // URLs where the data can be accessed fastFinalityIndexes: string[]; // Fast finality index locations winc: string; // Amount of winc spent on the upload }
IMPORTANT NOTES:
- Always include a Content-Type tag when using
uploadFile
to ensure proper file viewing - The
fileStreamFactory
must return a NEW stream each time it's called - The file size must be known before upload
- For large files, consider implementing progress tracking using stream events
- Always handle errors appropriately as network issues or insufficient funds can cause failures
- Parameters:
topUpWithTokens({ tokenAmount, feeMultiplier }): Promise<TopUpResponse>
- Parameters:
tokenAmount
: Amount in token's smallest unitfeeMultiplier
: Optional transaction fee multiplier
- Funds account with tokens from connected wallet
- Parameters:
shareCredits({ approvedAddress, approvedWincAmount, expiresBySeconds }): Promise<CreditShareApproval>
- Parameters:
approvedAddress
: Address to share withapprovedWincAmount
: Amount to shareexpiresBySeconds
: Optional expiration time
- Shares credits with another wallet
- Parameters:
revokeCredits({ approvedAddress }): Promise<CreditShareApproval[]>
- Parameters:
approvedAddress
: Address to revoke from
- Returns array of revoked approvals
- Revokes shared credits
- Parameters:
getCreditShareApprovals({ userAddress }): Promise<GetCreditShareApprovalsResponse>
- Parameters:
userAddress
: Optional address to check
- Returns:
{ givenApprovals: CreditShareApproval[]; receivedApprovals: CreditShareApproval[]; }
- Lists credit share approvals
- Parameters:
# Token-Specific Operations
# Funding with Tokens
IMPORTANT: The token type specified during TurboFactory authentication determines which network and wallet will be used for funding operations. Make sure to authenticate with the correct token type before calling
topUpWithTokens()
.
Arweave (AR)
const topUpResult = await turbo.topUpWithTokens({ tokenAmount: WinstonToTokenAmount(100_000_000) // 0.0001 AR });
Ethereum (ETH)
const topUpResult = await turbo.topUpWithTokens({ tokenAmount: ETHToTokenAmount(0.00001) // 0.00001 ETH });
Solana (SOL)
const topUpResult = await turbo.topUpWithTokens({ tokenAmount: SOLToTokenAmount(0.00001) // 0.00001 SOL });
Polygon (POL/MATIC)
const topUpResult = await turbo.topUpWithTokens({ tokenAmount: POLToTokenAmount(0.00001) // 0.00001 POL });
KYVE
const topUpResult = await turbo.topUpWithTokens({ tokenAmount: KYVEToTokenAmount(0.00001) // 0.00001 KYVE });
ETH on Base Network (Added in v1.23.0)
const turbo = TurboFactory.authenticated({ privateKey: ethHexadecimalPrivateKey, token: 'base-eth' }); const topUpResult = await turbo.topUpWithTokens({ tokenAmount: ETHToTokenAmount(0.00001) // 0.00001 ETH on Base });
# Fiat Top-Up for Different Tokens
Arweave (AR)
const checkoutSession = await turbo.createCheckoutSession({ amount: USD(10.0), owner: publicArweaveAddress });
Ethereum (ETH)
const turbo = TurboFactory.unauthenticated({ token: 'ethereum' }); const checkoutSession = await turbo.createCheckoutSession({ amount: USD(10.0), owner: publicEthereumAddress });
Solana (SOL)
const turbo = TurboFactory.unauthenticated({ token: 'solana' }); const checkoutSession = await turbo.createCheckoutSession({ amount: USD(10.0), owner: publicSolanaAddress });
Polygon (POL/MATIC)
const turbo = TurboFactory.unauthenticated({ token: 'pol' }); const checkoutSession = await turbo.createCheckoutSession({ amount: USD(10.0), owner: publicPolygonAddress });
KYVE
const turbo = TurboFactory.unauthenticated({ token: 'kyve' }); const checkoutSession = await turbo.createCheckoutSession({ amount: USD(10.0), owner: publicKyveAddress });
ETH on Base Network (Added in v1.23.0)
const turbo = TurboFactory.unauthenticated({ token: 'base-eth' }); const checkoutSession = await turbo.createCheckoutSession({ amount: USD(10.0), owner: publicBaseEthAddress });
# Credit Sharing
The SDK supports sharing credits between wallets:
Creating Approvals
- Share credits with another wallet
- Set amount and expiration time
- Original owner retains control
Using Shared Credits
- Recipients can use shared credits for uploads
- Credits cannot be re-shared
- Requires specifying the source wallet
Revoking Approvals
- Original owner can revoke at any time
- Unused credits are returned to owner
- All approvals for a recipient can be revoked at once
# Latest Features
# v1.23.0 (2025-02-27)
- Added support for ETH on Base network for funding and payments
- New methods and CLI commands for funding with ETH on Base network
- Use token type 'base-eth' to specify ETH on Base network
# Environment Support
- NodeJS: Both CommonJS and ESM formats
- Web: Compatible with bundlers (Webpack, Rollup, ESbuild)
- Browser: Direct usage via script tags
# Type Definitions
The SDK provides TypeScript type definitions for all methods and parameters.
# Method Signatures
@method-signatures {
uploadFile: {
name: "uploadFile",
type: "async",
parameters: {
fileStreamFactory: "() => FileStream",
fileSizeFactory: "() => number",
dataItemOpts: "Optional
# Data Flow
@data-flow { authentication: [ "TurboFactory.authenticated()", "→ Signer validation", "→ Client instance creation" ], fileUpload: [ "File selection", "→ Stream creation", "→ Content-Type detection", "→ Data item signing", "→ Upload to service" ], folderUpload: [ "Folder/Files selection", "→ Concurrent processing", "→ Manifest generation", "→ Batch uploading", "→ Response aggregation" ] }
# Error Handling
@error-patterns { authentication: ["InvalidSigner", "NetworkError", "TokenMismatch"], upload: ["InsufficientFunds", "StreamError", "TimeoutError"], validation: ["InvalidContentType", "FileSizeMismatch", "ManifestError"] }
# Upload Methods Comparison
IMPORTANT DISTINCTION:
# uploadFile
- Requires manual specification of Content-Type tag in
dataItemOpts.tags
- Used for single file uploads
- Without Content-Type tag, files will be inaccessible in their original format
Example:
await turbo.uploadFile({
fileStreamFactory: () => fs.createReadStream('document.pdf'),
fileSizeFactory: () => fs.statSync('document.pdf').size,
dataItemOpts: {
tags: [
{ name: "Content-Type", value: "application/pdf" } // REQUIRED
],
paidBy: "optional-wallet-address" // Optional
}
});
# uploadFolder
- Automatically detects and sets Content-Type tags for all files
- Used for uploading multiple files/directories
- No need to manually specify Content-Type tags
- Creates a manifest to preserve folder structure
Example:
await turbo.uploadFolder({
folderPath: './my-folder',
dataItemOpts: {
tags: [
{ name: "App-Name", value: "My App" } // Optional custom tags
],
paidBy: "optional-wallet-address" // Optional
}
});