Ledger Live – Ledger Developer Portal

Keywords: Ledger Live, Ledger/Live, ledger live

Welcome to the Ledger Live developer portal where engineers and integrators can learn how to work with Ledger Live, Ledger/Live SDKs, and the ledger live platform components. This developer portal focuses on secure integrations, API usage patterns, wallet connectivity, hardware signing flows and examples to get started quickly with Ledger Live. Whether you are building a plugin, a companion app, or integrating device signing into a web product, Ledger Live and Ledger/Live tools provide the primitives you need.

Overview

Ledger Live (also shown as Ledger/Live in some internal docs) is the user-facing desktop and mobile application that connects to Ledger hardware devices. This developer portal documents how to program against ledger live interfaces, use the ledger live APIs, and test integrations in a safe environment. Learn how to create reliable, user-friendly experiences by leveraging ledger live SDKs and following the security best practices outlined here.

Core Concepts

Getting Started

To start with Ledger Live, install the Ledger Live application and test with a development device or simulator. Read the SDK quickstart to add ledger live support to your app. Use the sample projects included in this portal to copy patterns for device discovery, account syncing, and signing. Throughout your integration lifecycle, reference ledger live documentation for compatibility notes and versioning of Ledger/Live libraries.

Best Practices

When integrating with ledger live remember to:

  1. Respect user prompts and always show clear UX about signing and approval steps handled by Ledger Live.
  2. Use the official Ledger/Live SDKs to remain compatible with updates to ledger live and device firmware.
  3. Test across desktop and mobile builds of Ledger Live to ensure consistent behavior for users interacting with ledger live on different platforms.
  4. Keep keys hardware-bound and never request private key export from ledger live devices. Ledger Live and Ledger/Live tools are built around hardware key isolation.

Examples

Example integration snippets below show how to detect Ledger Live, request account information, and initiate a signing request. Use the official SDK samples and the developer portal examples for concrete code patterns. Always check the ledger live changelog for any breaking changes or updated API signatures.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What is Ledger Live and how does it relate to Ledger/Live SDKs?

Ledger Live is the official Ledger desktop and mobile application used by end users to manage crypto assets. Ledger/Live SDKs are the developer libraries that let third-party apps interact programmatically with the ledger live ecosystem. When integrating, use ledger live supported SDKs to guarantee compatibility.

2. Can I run ledger live headless in a server environment?

No. Ledger Live is designed as a client application that communicates with hardware devices under user control. Server-side operations must never assume direct device access — instead, design your architecture so signing remains on-device through ledger live or equivalent secure flows.

3. How do I test my integration with Ledger Live?

Use the development tools and device simulators available in this developer portal. Test with Ledger Live desktop and mobile builds, and use testnets to avoid spending real funds while validating transaction and signing behaviors with ledger live.

4. Does Ledger Live expose user private keys to apps?

No. Ledger Live and the underlying device firmware ensure private keys never leave the secure element. Integrations should rely on signed payloads and approval flows mediated by ledger live and the hardware device.

5. Where can I find version compatibility information for Ledger Live?

Version compatibility for ledger live and Ledger/Live libraries is maintained in the changelog and SDK release notes. Always reference the developer portal compatibility matrix to confirm which ledger live versions support your chosen APIs.

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