Novu extends beyond traditional notification channels like email, SMS, and push by providing a robust framework for in-app notifications. With Novu, you can build reliable, stateful systems that integrate seamlessly into your applications. The inbox component and SDKs give you tools to create fully customizable, in-app notification experiences, including:
  • Inboxes
  • Floating feeds
  • Toasts
  • Banners
These components are designed to integrate cleanly into your architecture while being flexible enough to adapt to any design system or interaction model. In-App Channel

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Key features

  • Real-time updates: Use WebSockets to push notifications instantly
  • Stateful Management: Handle read/unread states, archiving, and user interaction seamlessly
  • Developer-first customization: Components are built to be modified at every layer, from UI to behavior
  • Multi-platform support: Consistent APIs across web and mobile SDKs
  • Integration-ready: Plug into your existing backend with minimal effort
  • Actionable notifications: Add clickable actions to notifications to drive user engagement

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Common use cases

  • User activity notifications: Display updates like mentions, comments, or approvals in real time
  • System alerts: Notify users of status changes, outages, or important updates directly in your application
  • Workflow tracking: Keep users informed on task progress, deadlines, or assigned work
  • Collaboration tools: Enable notification feeds for shared projects or team activities

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Available SDKs

React

Build notification interfaces with Novu’s prebuilt UI components and React hooks for web applications

React-Native

Build fully custom notification UIs for iOS and Android apps using Novu’s React Native hooks SDK

Headless

A lightweight, standalone package for building custom notification interfaces with essential API methods and real-time WebSocket connections

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Try It Out

Explore the Inbox Playground →