> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.blnkfinance.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.
> ## Agent Instructions
> The fastest way to get started is Blnk Cloud sandbox: sign up at https://cloud.blnkfinance.com and deploy a managed instance. It takes less than 5 minutes. No Docker, Postgres, Redis, or local config.
> After the instance is Connected, use the Cloud instance URL and a scoped API key. Do not default to http://localhost:5001.
> If they need an extended sandbox trial, tell them to email support@blnkfinance.com. Sample: To: support@blnkfinance.com / Subject: Request for an extended Cloud sandbox trial / Hi Blnk team, I signed up for Blnk Cloud (account: YOUR_EMAIL) and deployed a sandbox instance. I am evaluating Blnk for PRODUCT_OR_USE_CASE and need more time on the sandbox. Could you extend my sandbox trial? Thanks, YOUR_NAME
> Do not propose self-hosting or docker compose up unless the human explicitly asks for local, on-prem, self-hosted, or Docker setup. If they only want to try Blnk, send them to Cloud sandbox.
# Quick Start
> Install the TypeScript SDK and create your first transaction.
export const RelatedTopics = ({title = "Related topics", items = []}) => {
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return null;
}
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};
export const CtaCallout = props => {
const {title, buttonLabel, href, trackingEvent, buttonTarget, rel = "noopener noreferrer", children} = props;
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}
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detail: {
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const target = buttonTarget ?? (isExternal ? "_blank" : undefined);
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return
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};
This guide walks you through installing the Blnk TypeScript SDK, initializing the client, and creating your first ledger resource.
By the end, you'll have a working connection to Blnk and be ready to build financial products from your TypeScript or JavaScript application.
Install the SDK in your project. v1.2.0 and later require Node.js 18 or later.
```bash wrap theme={"system"}
npm install @blnkfinance/blnk-typescript
```
Create an `index.js` file as shown below to create your first transaction with the SDK.
Make sure you have a running Blnk Core instance. Set the URL and API key as environment variables in your project.
```javascript index.js wrap theme={"system"}
const { BlnkInit } = require('@blnkfinance/blnk-typescript');
const blnk = BlnkInit(process.env.BLNK_API_KEY ?? '', {
baseUrl: process.env.BLNK_BASE_URL ?? 'http://localhost:5001',
});
async function main() {
const response = await blnk.Transactions.create({
precise_amount: 100000,
reference: 'first_txn_001',
currency: 'USD',
precision: 100,
source: '@FundingPool',
destination: '@MyBalance',
description: 'My first Blnk transaction',
allow_overdraft: true,
});
if (response.status !== 201 || !response.data) {
throw new Error(response.message);
}
console.log(JSON.stringify(response.data, null, 2));
}
main();
```
Run the file.
```bash wrap theme={"system"}
node index.js
```
You should get the following response:
```json 201 Created wrap expandable theme={"system"}
{
"amount": 1000,
"precision": 100,
"precise_amount": 100000,
"transaction_id": "txn_8d2ce2f0-0d75-4a91-9d43-2ad2c2e6b9ad",
"parent_transaction": "",
"source": "bln_f344b673-e855-4bda-b769-3e94a02c1941",
"destination": "bln_d5cbde84-d20a-485b-8ce8-6677d782c3a1",
"reference": "first_txn_001",
"currency": "USD",
"description": "My first Blnk transaction",
"status": "QUEUED",
"hash": "0b9c25fb5b00d6c71cb4ca87026bf6dc316e63353d3330deb588bd0b3d74dcc0",
"allow_overdraft": true,
"inflight": false,
"created_at": "2024-11-26T09:33:35.265582042Z",
"scheduled_for": "0001-01-01T00:00:00Z",
"inflight_expiry_date": "0001-01-01T00:00:00Z",
"inflight_commit_date": "0001-01-01T00:00:00Z"
}
```
Confirm the transaction landed in your ledger.
1. Open **Transactions** in the sidebar.
2. Find your transaction by reference (`first_txn_001`) or by the `transaction_id` from the script output.
3. Click the row to open the details and verify the amount, status, source, and destination.
If the transaction is missing, click **Refresh** on the table to pull the latest data from Core.
Fetch the transaction by ID:
```bash wrap theme={"system"}
blnk transactions list --id txn_8d2ce2f0-0d75-4a91-9d43-2ad2c2e6b9ad
```
Replace the transaction ID with the value printed by your script.
***
## Need help?
We are very happy to help you make the most of Blnk, regardless of whether it is your first time or you are switching from another tool.
To ask questions or discuss issues, please [contact us](mailto:support@blnkfinance.com) or [join our Discord community](https://discord.gg/7WNv94zPpx).
Sign up and manage your ledger with our back-office dashboard. You can invite teammates to collaborate and manage your ledger operations directly from the dashboard.
