The AIM SDK provides a standardized programming interface that enables you to integrate AOL’s AIM instant messaging functionality into your own software, empowering your user base with a full range of communication options, including presence, text messaging, file transfer, and audio/video communications. Your users access AIM features seamlessly within your software, while AOL continues to provide a reliable network infrastructure for communications.
The AIM SDK is comprised of APIs that are intended to simplify the process of incorporating AIM features into your software application. Note that this SDK and its APIs focus on network protocol and AIM business logic functionality; graphical user interface (GUI) development tools are not provided.
On the Windows platform, the AIM SDK supports any COM-compatible language, including C/C++, C#, Visual Basic, and any .NET language. On other platforms, C/C++ is supported. The AIM SDK also contains support for Java on Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux, and Objective-C on Mac OS X.
What do I need to get Started?
- Manage your keys or get a key at the Key Management Pages.
- Download Open AIM SDK 1.6.7 for your chosen platform.