# alexa-sdk > Alexa Skill SDK for Node.js Latest version **1.0.25** (published 2018-01-10) · Apache-2.0 license · 0 weekly downloads > **Deprecated.** This package is deprecated. ## Install ```sh npm install alexa-sdk pnpm add alexa-sdk yarn add alexa-sdk bun add alexa-sdk ``` ## Health **Score 10/100 (F)** — status: deprecated. Negative: deprecated. ## Facts | | | |---|---| | Version | 1.0.25 | | Published | 2018-01-10 | | First published | 2016-07-01 | | Weekly downloads | 0 | | License | Apache-2.0 | | TypeScript types | separate (@types/alexa-sdk) | | Module format | CommonJS | | Dependencies | 3 | | Known vulnerabilities | 0 (+1 in 1 direct dependencies) | | Install scripts | no | | GitHub stars | 3136 | | Author | Amazon.com | | Maintainers | alexalantern, diegoben | | Keywords | Alexa, skill, sdk | ## Links - npm: https://www.npmjs.com/package/alexa-sdk - Repository: https://github.com/alexa/alexa-skill-sdk-for-nodejs - Homepage: https://github.com/alexa/alexa-skill-sdk-for-nodejs#readme - Issues: https://github.com/alexa/alexa-skill-sdk-for-nodejs/issues - npm.io page: https://npm.io/package/alexa-sdk ## Dependencies (3) - [aws-sdk](https://npm.io/package/aws-sdk.md) ^2.4.7 - [i18next](https://npm.io/package/i18next.md) ^3.4.1 - [i18next-sprintf-postprocessor](https://npm.io/package/i18next-sprintf-postprocessor.md) ^0.2.2 ## Recent versions - 1.0.25 (latest) — 2018-01-10 - 1.0.24 — 2017-12-14 - 1.0.23 — 2017-12-07 - 1.0.22 — 2017-11-30 - 1.0.21 — 2017-11-22 - 1.0.20 — 2017-11-13 - 1.0.19 — 2017-11-09 - 1.0.18 — 2017-11-02 - 1.0.17 — 2017-10-28 - 1.0.16 — 2017-10-26 - 1.0.15 — 2017-10-17 - 1.0.14 — 2017-09-08 - 1.0.13 — 2017-09-05 - 1.0.12 — 2017-08-15 - 1.0.11 — 2017-07-01 - … 10 more at https://npm.io/package/alexa-sdk/versions ## README


Alexa Skills Kit SDK for Node.js

*[English](https://github.com/alexa/alexa-skills-kit-sdk-for-nodejs/blob/2.0.x/README.md) | [日本語](https://github.com/alexa/alexa-skills-kit-sdk-for-nodejs/blob/2.0.x/README.ja.md)* The **ASK SDK v2 for Node.js** makes it easier for you to build highly engaging skills by allowing you to spend more time on implementing features and less on writing boilerplate code. The [**ASK SDK Controls Framework (Beta)**](https://github.com/alexa/ask-sdk-controls) builds on the ASK SDK v2 for Node.js, providing a scalable solution for creating large, multi-turn skills in code with reusable components called *controls*. The **ASK SMAPI SDK for Node.js** provides developers a library for easily interacting with all Skill Management APIs (SMAPI), including interaction model, intent request history, and in-skill purchasing APIs. ## Package Versions | Package | NPM | | ------------- | ------------- | |[ask-sdk](https://github.com/alexa/alexa-skills-kit-sdk-for-nodejs/tree/2.0.x/ask-sdk)| [![npm](https://img.shields.io/npm/v/ask-sdk.svg)](https://www.npmjs.com/package/ask-sdk) [![npm](https://img.shields.io/npm/dt/ask-sdk.svg)](https://www.npmjs.com/package/ask-sdk)| |[ask-sdk-core](https://github.com/alexa/alexa-skills-kit-sdk-for-nodejs/tree/2.0.x/ask-sdk-core)| [![npm](https://img.shields.io/npm/v/ask-sdk-core.svg)](https://www.npmjs.com/package/ask-sdk-core) [![npm](https://img.shields.io/npm/dt/ask-sdk-core.svg)](https://www.npmjs.com/package/ask-sdk-core)| |[ask-sdk-dynamodb-persistence-adapter](https://github.com/alexa/alexa-skills-kit-sdk-for-nodejs/tree/2.0.x/ask-sdk-dynamodb-persistence-adapter)| [![npm](https://img.shields.io/npm/v/ask-sdk-dynamodb-persistence-adapter.svg)](https://www.npmjs.com/package/ask-sdk-dynamodb-persistence-adapter) [![npm](https://img.shields.io/npm/dt/ask-sdk-dynamodb-persistence-adapter.svg)](https://www.npmjs.com/package/ask-sdk-dynamodb-persistence-adapter)| |[ask-sdk-runtime](https://github.com/alexa/alexa-skills-kit-sdk-for-nodejs/tree/2.0.x/ask-sdk-runtime)| [![npm](https://img.shields.io/npm/v/ask-sdk-runtime.svg)](https://www.npmjs.com/package/ask-sdk-runtime) [![npm](https://img.shields.io/npm/dt/ask-sdk-runtime.svg)](https://www.npmjs.com/package/ask-sdk-runtime)| |[ask-sdk-s3-persistence-adapter](https://github.com/alexa/alexa-skills-kit-sdk-for-nodejs/tree/2.0.x/ask-sdk-s3-persistence-adapter)| [![npm](https://img.shields.io/npm/v/ask-sdk-s3-persistence-adapter.svg)](https://www.npmjs.com/package/ask-sdk-s3-persistence-adapter) [![npm](https://img.shields.io/npm/dt/ask-sdk-s3-persistence-adapter.svg)](https://www.npmjs.com/package/ask-sdk-s3-persistence-adapter)| |[ask-sdk-v1adapter](https://github.com/alexa/alexa-skills-kit-sdk-for-nodejs/tree/2.0.x/ask-sdk-v1adapter)|[![npm](https://img.shields.io/npm/v/ask-sdk-v1adapter.svg)](https://www.npmjs.com/package/ask-sdk-v1adapter) [![npm](https://img.shields.io/npm/dt/ask-sdk-v1adapter.svg)](https://www.npmjs.com/package/ask-sdk-v1adapter)| |[ask-sdk-express-adapter](https://github.com/alexa/alexa-skills-kit-sdk-for-nodejs/tree/2.0.x/ask-sdk-express-adapter)|[![npm](https://img.shields.io/npm/v/ask-sdk-express-adapter.svg)](https://www.npmjs.com/package/ask-sdk-express-adapter) [![npm](https://img.shields.io/npm/dt/ask-sdk-express-adapter.svg)](https://www.npmjs.com/package/ask-sdk-express-adapter)| |[ask-smapi-sdk](https://github.com/alexa/alexa-skills-kit-sdk-for-nodejs/tree/2.0.x/ask-smapi-sdk)| [![npm](https://img.shields.io/npm/v/ask-smapi-sdk.svg)](https://www.npmjs.com/package/ask-smapi-sdk) [![npm](https://img.shields.io/npm/dt/ask-smapi-sdk.svg)](https://www.npmjs.com/package/ask-smapi-sdk)| |[ask-sdk-local-debug](https://github.com/alexa/alexa-skills-kit-sdk-for-nodejs/tree/2.0.x/ask-sdk-local-debug)| [![npm](https://img.shields.io/npm/v/ask-sdk-local-debug.svg)](https://www.npmjs.com/package/ask-sdk-local-debug) [![npm](https://img.shields.io/npm/dt/ask-sdk-local-debug.svg)](https://www.npmjs.com/package/ask-sdk-local-debug)| ## Alexa Features Supported by SDK - [Amazon Pay](https://developer.amazon.com/docs/amazon-pay/integrate-skill-with-amazon-pay.html) - [Audio Player](https://developer.amazon.com/docs/custom-skills/audioplayer-interface-reference.html) - [Display – Body templates for devices with a screen](https://developer.amazon.com/docs/custom-skills/create-skills-for-alexa-enabled-devices-with-a-screen.html) - [Gadgets Game Engine – Echo Buttons](https://developer.amazon.com/docs/custom-skills/game-engine-interface-reference.html) - [Directive Service (Progressive Response)](https://developer.amazon.com/docs/custom-skills/send-the-user-a-progressive-response.html) - [Messaging](https://developer.amazon.com/docs/smapi/send-a-message-request-to-a-skill.html) - [Monetization](https://developer.amazon.com/alexa-skills-kit/make-money) - [Video](https://developer.amazon.com/docs/custom-skills/videoapp-interface-reference.html) - [Device Address](https://developer.amazon.com/docs/custom-skills/device-address-api.html) - [Lists](https://developer.amazon.com/docs/custom-skills/access-the-alexa-shopping-and-to-do-lists.html#alexa-lists-access) - [Request for customer contact information](https://developer.amazon.com/docs/alexa/custom-skills/request-customer-contact-information-for-use-in-your-skill.html) - [Obtain customer settings information](https://developer.amazon.com/docs/smapi/alexa-settings-api-reference.html) - [Account Linking](https://developer.amazon.com/docs/account-linking/understand-account-linking.html) - [Entity Resolution](https://developer.amazon.com/docs/custom-skills/define-synonyms-and-ids-for-slot-type-values-entity-resolution.html) - [Dialog Management](https://developer.amazon.com/docs/custom-skills/dialog-interface-reference.html) - [Location Services](https://developer.amazon.com/docs/custom-skills/location-services-for-alexa-skills.html) - [Reminders](https://developer.amazon.com/docs/smapi/alexa-reminders-overview.html) ### Preview Features The following features are released as public preview. The interfaces might change in future releases. - [Connections](https://developer.amazon.com/blogs/alexa/post/7b332b32-893e-4cad-be07-a5877efcbbb4/skill-connections-preview-now-skills-can-work-together-to-help-customers-get-more-done) - [Alexa Presentation Language](https://developer.amazon.com/docs/alexa-presentation-language/apl-overview.html) - [Name-free Interactions](https://developer.amazon.com/docs/custom-skills/understand-name-free-interaction-for-custom-skills.html) ## Technical Documentation - [English](https://developer.amazon.com/docs/alexa-skills-kit-sdk-for-nodejs/overview.html) - [日本語](https://ask-sdk-for-nodejs.readthedocs.io/ja/latest/) ## Models The SDK works on model classes rather than native Alexa JSON requests and responses. These model classes are generated using the Request, Response JSON schemas from the [developer docs](https://developer.amazon.com/docs/custom-skills/request-and-response-json-reference.html). The source code for the model classes can be found [here](https://github.com/alexa/alexa-apis-for-nodejs). ## Samples ### [Hello World](https://github.com/alexa/skill-sample-nodejs-hello-world) Sample that familiarizes you with the Alexa Skills Kit and AWS Lambda by allowing you to hear a response from Alexa when you trigger the sample. ### [Hello World (Controls framework)](https://github.com/alexa/skill-sample-controls-hello-world) Sample that familiarizes you with the Controls framework, allowing you to hear a response from Alexa when you trigger the skill. ### [Fact](https://github.com/alexa/skill-sample-nodejs-fact) Template for a basic fact skill. You’ll provide a list of interesting facts about a topic, Alexa will select a fact at random and tell it to the user when the skill is invoked. ### [How To](https://github.com/alexa/skill-sample-nodejs-howto) Template for a parameter-based skill called 'Minecraft Helper'. When the user asks how to craft an item in the game Minecraft, the skill provides instructions. ### [Trivia](https://github.com/alexa/skill-sample-nodejs-trivia) Template for a trivia-style game with score keeping. Alexa asks the user multiple-choice questions and seeks a response. Correct and incorrect answers to questions are recorded. ### [Quiz Game](https://github.com/alexa/skill-sample-nodejs-quiz-game) Template for a basic quiz game skill. Alexa quizzes the user with facts from a list you provide. ### [City Guide](https://github.com/alexa/skill-sample-nodejs-city-guide) Template for a local recommendations skill. Alexa uses the data that you provide to offer recommendations according to the user's stated preferences. ### [Pet Match](https://github.com/alexa/skill-sample-nodejs-petmatch) Sample skill that matches the user with a pet. Alexa prompts the user for the information it needs to determine a match. Once all of the required information is collected, the skill sends the data to an external web service that processes the data and returns the match. ### [High Low Game](https://github.com/alexa/skill-sample-nodejs-highlowgame) Template for a basic high-low game skill. When the user guesses a number, Alexa tells the user whether the number she has in mind is higher or lower. ### [Decision Tree](https://github.com/alexa/skill-sample-nodejs-decision-tree) Template for a basic decision tree skill. Alexa asks the user a series of questions to get to a career suggestion. ### [Fruit Shop (Controls framework)](https://github.com/alexa/skill-sample-controls-fruit-shop) Build a multi-modal grocery shopping skill using custom and library controls for item lists, shopping cart management, and checkout. ### [Device Address API](https://github.com/alexa/skill-sample-node-device-address-api) Sample skill that shows how to request and access the configured address in the user’s device settings. ### [Audio Player](https://github.com/alexa/skill-sample-nodejs-audio-player) Project that demonstrates how to use the audio player for skills. ## Other Language Alexa Skills Kit SDKs Alexa Skills Kit SDK for Java Alexa Skills Kit SDK for Python ## Got Feedback? 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