> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://tools.lunchpaillabs.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

> Get started with the Daily video conferencing plugin for Bubble.

# Getting started

## What is Daily?

[Daily](https://www.daily.co/) is a platform for video and audio chat. The Daily plugin for Bubble, maintained by [Lunch Pail Labs](https://www.lunchpaillabs.com), makes it easy to integrate real-time communication into your app.

## Feature Overview

![demo](https://res.cloudinary.com/dpfmaccxx/image/upload/v1727828385/chatplugindemo_yxpv8u.gif)

The [**free version**](https://bubble.io/plugin/daily-video-chat-1622494385281x917140771709124600) of the plugin provides core video and audio call features. The [**Bundle version**](https://bubble.io/plugin/video-audio--live-bundle-1727441795463x240182085842370560) includes an advanced version of the Daily plugin along with additional plugins for building enhanced media experiences. Learn more about the bundle [here](/bubble/video-audio-live-bundle/getting-started).

| **Feature**                                      | **Free Version** | **Bundle Version** |
| ------------------------------------------------ | :--------------: | :----------------: |
| **Video Calls**                                  |         ✅        |          ✅         |
| **Audio Calls**                                  |         ✅        |          ✅         |
| **Shared Chat History**                          |         ✅        |          ✅         |
| **Embed Daily Prebuilt Interface**               |         ✅        |          ✅         |
| **Start Breakout Rooms**                         |         ✅        |          ✅         |
| **Room-Based Conferencing**                      |         ✅        |          ✅         |
| **Participant Controls**                         |         ✅        |          ✅         |
| **Live Streaming** *(pay as you go)*             |         ✅        |          ✅         |
| **Record Calls** *(pay as you go)*               |         ✅        |          ✅         |
| **Embed Third-Party Apps** (e.g., Miro, Figma)   |         ❌        |          ✅         |
| **Custom Buttons in Call Interface**             |         ❌        |          ✅         |
| **Media Player for Recordings & Live Streams**   |         ❌        |          ✅         |
| **Webhooks** *(pay as you go)*                   |         ❌        |          ✅         |
| **Real-Time Transcription** *(pay as you go)*    |         ❌        |          ✅         |
| **Store Transcripts** *(pay as you go)*          |         ❌        |          ✅         |
| **HLS Live Streaming via Mux** *(pay as you go)* |         ❌        |          ✅         |

## Watch the Tutorial

Learn how to set up and use the plugin in just a few minutes by watching the video below:

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/jQGVUxl9WV4" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen />

## What Can You Build?

Here's a quick overview of what you can build with the plugin:

<CardGroup cols={3}>
  <Card title="Video calls" icon="video" href="https://www.daily.co/blog/integrate-daily-video-chat-in-your-bubble-app-in-less-than-30-minutes">
    Create and manage high-quality video calls.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Live streams" icon="tv" href="/bubble/daily/how-tos/set-up-livestream">
    Stream video calls live to platforms like YouTube or Twitch.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Broadcasts" icon="airplay" href="/bubble/daily/how-tos/owner-only-broadcast">
    Allow only the call owner to share their screen.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Real-Time Transcriptions" icon="text" href="/bubble/daily/how-tos/transcribe-a-meeting">
    Generate live meeting transcripts for note-taking or accessibility.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Collaborative Apps" icon="share" href="/bubble/daily/how-tos/add-custom-integrations">
    Embed apps like Miro, Figma or Google Docs in your calls and collaborate in
    real-time.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Installation and Setup

<Steps>
  <Step title="Install the plugin">
    Install the
    [**free**](https://bubble.io/plugin/daily-video-chat-1622494385281x917140771709124600)
    or
    [**Bundle**](https://bubble.io/plugin/video-audio--live-bundle-1727441795463x240182085842370560)
    version based on your needs.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Create a Daily account">
    [Sign up for Daily](https://dashboard.daily.co/u/signup). Note: Daily now
    requires a credit card for all accounts, including the Free tier. Your card
    won't be charged as long as you stay within the Free tier limits. [Add a
    credit card here](https://dashboard.daily.co/billing).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Get Your API Key">
    Head to the [Daily Developer
    Dashboard](https://dashboard.daily.co/developers) to grab your API key.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Configure the Plugin">
    Enter your API key in the Bubble plugin settings, starting with `Bearer`
    (e.g., `Bearer 4ffad...`)
  </Step>
</Steps>

Once installed, you're ready to start hosting calls, managing participants, and leveraging advanced features.

## Next Steps

Explore the [plugin reference](/bubble/daily/plugin-reference/actions/create-room) or check out the [how-tos](/bubble/daily/how-tos/use-daily-events) to dive deeper.

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Need Help?" icon="envelope" href="/support/plans">
    View our options for free community and priority support.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Have a feature request?" icon="lightbulb" href="https://lunchpaillabs.canny.io/feature-requests?selectedCategory=daily-video-plugin-for-bubble">
    Post your feature request on our

    <a href="https://lunchpaillabs.canny.io/feature-requests?selectedCategory=daily-video-plugin-for-bubble">
      idea board.
    </a>
  </Card>
</CardGroup>