# Immersive Web SDK Documentation Index

Build and test screen-based 3D and immersive WebXR experiences with IWSDK for Meta Quest.

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## Docs

- [Getting Started with AI](https://developers.meta.com/vr/llmstxt/documentation/iwsdk/ai/getting-started.md): Configure IWSDK with supported AI coding tools, start AI-assisted development sessions, and verify runtime readiness.

- [AI-Native Development](https://developers.meta.com/vr/llmstxt/documentation/iwsdk/ai/index.md): Integrate AI coding tools with IWSDK to author, inspect, and debug WebXR applications using Model Context Protocol.

- [MCP Tools Reference](https://developers.meta.com/vr/llmstxt/documentation/iwsdk/ai/mcp-tools.md): Utilize MCP tools for WebXR, hand control, and ECS debugging with iwsdk-runtime and CLI commands.

- [Modes](https://developers.meta.com/vr/llmstxt/documentation/iwsdk/ai/modes.md): Configure IWSDK CLI modes for AI sessions, including collaborate, agent, and workspace-only modes, with customizable browser settings.

- [Workflows](https://developers.meta.com/vr/llmstxt/documentation/iwsdk/ai/workflows.md): Use IWSDK MCP and iwsdk-runtime tools to author native scenes, test, and debug ECS with CLI workflows.

- [ECS Architecture in WebXR](https://developers.meta.com/vr/llmstxt/documentation/iwsdk/concepts/ecs/architecture.md): Implement ECS architecture in WebXR using IWSDK to manage component data, systems, and queries effectively.

- [Component](https://developers.meta.com/vr/llmstxt/documentation/iwsdk/concepts/ecs/components.md): Define and utilize ECS components with typed data schemas, attaching them to entities and managing state.

- [Entity](https://developers.meta.com/vr/llmstxt/documentation/iwsdk/concepts/ecs/entity.md): Create and manage Entities in IWSDK, attaching Three.js objects and Components, with safe destruction options.

- [ECS 101](https://developers.meta.com/vr/llmstxt/documentation/iwsdk/concepts/ecs/index.md): Build data-driven features with IWSDK's entity-component-system model using components, queries, systems, and a World.

- [ECS Lifecycle](https://developers.meta.com/vr/llmstxt/documentation/iwsdk/concepts/ecs/lifecycle.md): Manage IWSDK world initialization, system lifecycle, and frame order to create immersive WebXR experiences.

- [Patterns & Tips](https://developers.meta.com/vr/llmstxt/documentation/iwsdk/concepts/ecs/patterns.md): Apply ECS patterns and best practices in IWSDK code for optimized performance and entity management.

- [Queries](https://developers.meta.com/vr/llmstxt/documentation/iwsdk/concepts/ecs/queries.md): Define live entity sets using IWSDK queries with component filters and predicates for ECS systems.

- [System](https://developers.meta.com/vr/llmstxt/documentation/iwsdk/concepts/ecs/systems.md): Implement IWSDK systems with queries, reactive configuration, and lifecycle methods for entity behavior management.

- [World](https://developers.meta.com/vr/llmstxt/documentation/iwsdk/concepts/ecs/world.md): Create and manage immersive WebXR experiences using IWSDK World's ECS, Three.js, and input coordination.

- [Distance Grabbing](https://developers.meta.com/vr/llmstxt/documentation/iwsdk/concepts/grabbing/distance-grabbing.md): Implement distance grabbing in IWSDK with movement modes, offsets, constraints, and return-to-origin behavior.

- [Grabbing Overview](https://developers.meta.com/vr/llmstxt/documentation/iwsdk/concepts/grabbing/index.md): Implement one-hand, two-hand, and distance grabbing in IWSDK applications using grab components and pointer input.

- [Interaction Types](https://developers.meta.com/vr/llmstxt/documentation/iwsdk/concepts/grabbing/interaction-types.md): Implement one-hand, two-hand, and distance grabbing interactions in IWSDK applications with configurable constraints and pointer routing.

- [IWSDK Concepts](https://developers.meta.com/vr/llmstxt/documentation/iwsdk/concepts/index.md): Understand IWSDK concepts to build immersive experiences using ECS, Three.js, WebXR input, and spatial UI.

- [Locomotion Overview](https://developers.meta.com/vr/llmstxt/documentation/iwsdk/concepts/locomotion/index.md): Configure IWSDK locomotion with slide, teleport, and turn features using action-based input and collision-aware movement.

- [Locomotion Performance](https://developers.meta.com/vr/llmstxt/documentation/iwsdk/concepts/locomotion/performance.md): Optimize IWSDK locomotion performance by choosing worker or inline execution, configuring static and kinematic collision environments, and authoring collision geometry for stable XR movement.

- [Slide Locomotion](https://developers.meta.com/vr/llmstxt/documentation/iwsdk/concepts/locomotion/slide.md): Implement continuous locomotion using Slide with IWSDK, configuring comfort vignette, jumping, and input actions.

- [Teleportation](https://developers.meta.com/vr/llmstxt/documentation/iwsdk/concepts/locomotion/teleport.md): Implement teleportation in IWSDK applications using LocomotionSystem, TeleportSystem, and LocomotionEnvironment APIs.

- [Turning](https://developers.meta.com/vr/llmstxt/documentation/iwsdk/concepts/locomotion/turn.md): Configure IWSDK snap and smooth turning through LocomotionSystem and TurnSystem APIs for immersive experiences.

- [Author → Parse → Instantiate → Interact](https://developers.meta.com/vr/llmstxt/documentation/iwsdk/concepts/spatial-ui/flow.md): Implement spatial UI workflow using IWSDK, UIKitML, and @iwsdk/core APIs for interactive 2D/3D scenes.

- [HUD Placement](https://developers.meta.com/vr/llmstxt/documentation/iwsdk/concepts/spatial-ui/hud.md): Implement HUD placement behaviors in IWSDK using world-space, screen-space, follower, or head-attached UI elements.

- [Spatial UI Overview](https://developers.meta.com/vr/llmstxt/documentation/iwsdk/concepts/spatial-ui/index.md): Build interactive 3D interfaces using IWSDK's Spatial UI with UIKit, UIKitML, and placement systems.

- [UIKitDocument (DOM-like API)](https://developers.meta.com/vr/llmstxt/documentation/iwsdk/concepts/spatial-ui/uikit-document.md): Utilize UIKitDocument API to query, manipulate, and dispose UIKitMLAsset documents in IWSDK applications.

- [UIKit (3D UI Runtime)](https://developers.meta.com/vr/llmstxt/documentation/iwsdk/concepts/spatial-ui/uikit.md): Implement 3D UI with UIKit, leveraging Yoga layout, MSDF text, and batched rendering in IWSDK applications.

- [UIKitML (Authoring)](https://developers.meta.com/vr/llmstxt/documentation/iwsdk/concepts/spatial-ui/uikitml.md): Author and integrate UIKitML source files into IWSDK applications, leveraging spatial UI components and custom elements.

- [Three.js Basics in IWSDK](https://developers.meta.com/vr/llmstxt/documentation/iwsdk/concepts/three-basics/index.md): Integrate Three.js objects, geometry, and materials into IWSDK Worlds with ECS synchronization and WebXR support.

- [ECS ↔ Three.js Interop](https://developers.meta.com/vr/llmstxt/documentation/iwsdk/concepts/three-basics/interop-ecs-three.md): Integrate ECS and Three.js APIs to manage 3D entities and synchronize transform properties.

- [Meshes, Geometry & Materials](https://developers.meta.com/vr/llmstxt/documentation/iwsdk/concepts/three-basics/meshes-geometry-materials.md): Create Three.js meshes in IWSDK, configure materials, and manage lighting for immersive experiences.

- [Transforms & 3D Math](https://developers.meta.com/vr/llmstxt/documentation/iwsdk/concepts/three-basics/transforms-math.md): Manage 3D object transforms using IWSDK, Three.js, and ECS for positioning, rotation, scaling, and coordinate conversion.

- [Input Actions](https://developers.meta.com/vr/llmstxt/documentation/iwsdk/concepts/xr-input/actions.md): Implement input actions in immersive web applications using world.input.actions API for device-agnostic intent handling.

- [XR Input Overview](https://developers.meta.com/vr/llmstxt/documentation/iwsdk/concepts/xr-input/index.md): Implement XR input handling using IWSDK's input actions, pointers, gamepad state, and input visuals.

- [Input Visuals](https://developers.meta.com/vr/llmstxt/documentation/iwsdk/concepts/xr-input/input-visuals.md): Implement input visuals in WebXR applications using IWSDK's adapters and visual implementations for controllers and hands.

- [Pointers (Canvas, Ray, Grab & Touch)](https://developers.meta.com/vr/llmstxt/documentation/iwsdk/concepts/xr-input/pointers.md): Implement pointer events in IWSDK for WebXR input and browser canvas interactions using MultiPointer controls.

- [Stateful Gamepad](https://developers.meta.com/vr/llmstxt/documentation/iwsdk/concepts/xr-input/stateful-gamepad.md): Implement edge-triggered gamepad events and axes utilities using StatefulGamepad for WebXR input profiles.

- [XR Origin & Spaces](https://developers.meta.com/vr/llmstxt/documentation/iwsdk/concepts/xr-input/xr-origin.md): Utilize IWSDK's XROrigin and tracked spaces for immersive experiences, managing player movement, input sources, and viewer-relative UI.

- [IWSDK Examples](https://developers.meta.com/vr/llmstxt/documentation/iwsdk/examples/index.md): Explore IWSDK examples for WebXR rendering, input, interaction, physics, and mixed reality features.

- [Chapter 1: Project Setup](https://developers.meta.com/vr/llmstxt/documentation/iwsdk/guides/01-project-setup.md): Create an IWSDK project using Vite, Three.js, and ECS, and start a managed development session.

- [Chapter 1a: Project Manifest](https://developers.meta.com/vr/llmstxt/documentation/iwsdk/guides/01a-project-manifest.md): Configure IWSDK project settings, assets, components, and emulation using the iwsdk.config.json manifest file.

- [Chapter 1b: Minimal Scene](https://developers.meta.com/vr/llmstxt/documentation/iwsdk/guides/01b-minimal-scene.md): Create a minimal 3D scene with Three.js objects using IWSDK, registering systems and entities.

- [Chapter 2: Testing Your Experience](https://developers.meta.com/vr/llmstxt/documentation/iwsdk/guides/02-testing-experience.md): Test IWSDK WebXR projects using browser emulation or physical VR headsets like Meta Quest 3.

- [Chapter 3: Working in 3D](https://developers.meta.com/vr/llmstxt/documentation/iwsdk/guides/03-working-in-3d.md): Create and manage 3D objects in IWSDK scenes using Three.js fundamentals and Entity Component System.

- [Chapter 4: External Assets](https://developers.meta.com/vr/llmstxt/documentation/iwsdk/guides/04-external-assets.md): Load and deploy 3D models, textures, audio, and UIKitML assets in IWSDK using AssetType and priority settings.

- [Chapter 5: Environment and Lighting](https://developers.meta.com/vr/llmstxt/documentation/iwsdk/guides/05-environment-lighting.md): Configure scene environment and lighting in IWSDK using gradients, textures, and authored lights.

- [Chapter 6: Built-in Interactions](https://developers.meta.com/vr/llmstxt/documentation/iwsdk/guides/06-built-in-interactions.md): Implement ray, poke, grab, and locomotion interactions in IWSDK experiences using built-in components and configurations.

- [Chapter 7: Custom Systems](https://developers.meta.com/vr/llmstxt/documentation/iwsdk/guides/07-custom-systems.md): Create custom IWSDK components, queries, and systems using Entity Component System (ECS) architecture.

- [Chapter 8: Build and Deploy](https://developers.meta.com/vr/llmstxt/documentation/iwsdk/guides/08-build-deploy.md): Build and deploy IWSDK projects to GitHub Pages or Meta Horizon Store using Vite and GitHub Actions.

- [Meta Spatial Editor Migration](https://developers.meta.com/vr/llmstxt/documentation/iwsdk/guides/09-meta-spatial-editor.md): Migrate projects from Meta Spatial Editor to IWSDK native scenes and managed scene editor.

- [Chapter 9: Native Scene Editor](https://developers.meta.com/vr/llmstxt/documentation/iwsdk/guides/09-native-scene-editor.md): Author, inspect, validate, and render native IWSDK scene files using the managed editor and scene tools.

- [Chapter 9a: Native Scene Migration](https://developers.meta.com/vr/llmstxt/documentation/iwsdk/guides/09-native-scene-migration.md): Migrate declarative scene content to native IWSDK scene files, preserving runtime behavior in code.

- [Chapter 10: Spatial UI with UIKitML](https://developers.meta.com/vr/llmstxt/documentation/iwsdk/guides/10-spatial-ui-uikitml.md): Create spatial user interfaces with UIKitML, integrate with IWSDK runtime, and handle UI events.

- [Chapter 11: Scene Understanding](https://developers.meta.com/vr/llmstxt/documentation/iwsdk/guides/11-scene-understanding.md): Implement IWSDK scene understanding to detect planes, meshes, and anchors in WebXR AR applications.

- [Chapter 12: Physics](https://developers.meta.com/vr/llmstxt/documentation/iwsdk/guides/12-physics.md): Configure Havok physics in IWSDK, add physics bodies and shapes, and apply forces and interactions.

- [Chapter 13: Camera Access](https://developers.meta.com/vr/llmstxt/documentation/iwsdk/guides/13-camera-access.md): Access and manage camera streams in IWSDK applications using CameraSystem, CameraSource, and CameraUtils APIs.

- [Chapter 14: Environment Raycast](https://developers.meta.com/vr/llmstxt/documentation/iwsdk/guides/14-environment-raycast.md): Implement environment raycasting in WebXR applications to detect real-world surfaces and place virtual content.

- [Chapter 15: Depth Occlusion](https://developers.meta.com/vr/llmstxt/documentation/iwsdk/guides/15-depth-occlusion.md): Implement WebXR depth occlusion in IWSDK by configuring DepthSensingSystem and applying DepthOccludable to scene entities.

- [Browser-First Systems](https://developers.meta.com/vr/llmstxt/documentation/iwsdk/guides/16-browser-first-systems.md): Developers can build browser-first 3D experiences using IWSDK's ECS, renderer, and input systems.

- [Chapter 17: React and Preact 2D UI](https://developers.meta.com/vr/llmstxt/documentation/iwsdk/guides/17-react-preact-2d-ui.md): Integrate React or Preact with IWSDK to create 2D UI for XR experiences, managing state and lifecycle.

- [Chapter 18: Platform Services and Backends](https://developers.meta.com/vr/llmstxt/documentation/iwsdk/guides/18-platform-services.md): Integrate IWSDK applications with web backends and provider services securely using HTTPS, WebSockets, and ECS.

- [Get started with Meta VR Glasses using IWSDK](https://developers.meta.com/vr/llmstxt/documentation/iwsdk/guides/get-started-glasses.md): Configure IWSDK projects for Meta VR Glasses, enabling gaze-and-pinch interaction and testing on desktop and headsets.

- [Immersive Web SDK](https://developers.meta.com/vr/llmstxt/documentation/iwsdk/guides/overview.md): Build WebXR and browser-first 3D applications using Immersive Web SDK's ECS, Three.js, and tools.

- [IWSDK Troubleshooting](https://developers.meta.com/vr/llmstxt/documentation/iwsdk/troubleshooting/index.md): Diagnose and resolve common IWSDK issues with XR sessions, hand tracking, scene loading, UIKitML, and pointer events.