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

# Android UI Kit

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

<Accordion title="AI Integration Quick Reference">
  | Field              | Value                                                             |
  | ------------------ | ----------------------------------------------------------------- |
  | Kotlin (XML Views) | `com.cometchat:chatuikit-kotlin-android` v6.x                     |
  | Jetpack Compose    | `com.cometchat:chatuikit-compose-android` v6.x                    |
  | Shared core        | `chatuikit-core` (ViewModels, repositories, data sources, events) |
  | Peer deps          | `com.cometchat:chat-sdk-android` >=4.x, `minSdk` 24               |
  | Calling            | Optional — `com.cometchat:calls-sdk-android`                      |
  | 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-audit-mechanical-fixes/tu3JK9T7iskLt8fa/images/4c141125-Instant_Messaging-3e86359342605c94dc912604de8f6617.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=tu3JK9T7iskLt8fa&q=85&s=b139e503426d665f5e4d493b73d79831" 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-audit-mechanical-fixes/srME33EnKhmYa0iF/images/7f1e19fd-google-play-badge-f2deddb3d9c4b7c784e35f3a7794f994.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=srME33EnKhmYa0iF&q=85&s=b534b639fb4fb182646695e8488a90c3" 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-audit-mechanical-fixes/srME33EnKhmYa0iF/images/844ec598-qr_code-3437240f18ec2f1548a04ebc93e8ce4e.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=srME33EnKhmYa0iF&q=85&s=fd1e99163f05b9b6b8a1a3c85dfe3e95" width="490" height="490" data-path="images/844ec598-qr_code-3437240f18ec2f1548a04ebc93e8ce4e.png" />
</Frame>

***

## 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/v6/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>

***

## Explore

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Components" icon="grid-2" href="/ui-kit/android/v6/components-overview">
    Browse all prebuilt UI components
  </Card>

  <Card title="Features" icon="comments" href="/ui-kit/android/v6/core-features">
    Chat, calling, AI, and extensions
  </Card>

  <Card title="Theming" icon="paintbrush" href="/ui-kit/android/v6/theme-introduction">
    Colors, fonts, dark mode, and custom styling
  </Card>

  <Card title="Guides" icon="book" href="/ui-kit/android/v6/guide-overview">
    Threaded messages, new chat, search, and more
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

***

## 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/v6/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/v6/upgrading-from-v5">
    Upgrading from v5
  </Card>
</CardGroup>