ai-sdk-5

Migrate AI chat features from Vercel AI SDK v4 to v5.

3|Updated Apr 5, 2023
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SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This guide helps developers migrate and implement advanced AI chat features using Vercel AI SDK v5, replacing older v4 patterns and accelerating production-ready integrations.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Migration clarity: outlines breaking changes from v4 to v5 in code usage.
  • Client Setup & Transport: demonstrates configuring useChat with DefaultChatTransport and a minimal React component.
  • UIMessage & LangChain: showcases the UI message structure and optional LangChain integration for flexible tooling.
  • Server-Side Streaming: provides a sample route that streams chat responses and supports tool calls.
  • End-to-End Workflows: covers error handling, useCompletion, and integration patterns in real-world apps.

Quick Start

Install the AI SDK v5 packages and create a minimal chat component that uses DefaultChatTransport to connect to your /api/chat endpoint.

Frequently Asked Questions about ai-sdk-5

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I migrate my React chat UI from Vercel AI SDK v4 to v5?

Migrating a React chat UI from Vercel AI SDK v4 to v5 involves replacing older v4 patterns with updated breaking changes, configuring useChat with DefaultChatTransport, and connecting your minimal component to a server route handler.

What is DefaultChatTransport used for in Vercel AI SDK v5?

DefaultChatTransport in Vercel AI SDK v5 is used to configure useChat on the client side, establishing the connection to your /api/chat endpoint to enable streaming chat responses and tool integrations within your React application.

How do I stream chat responses and support tool calls on the server with Vercel AI SDK?

You stream chat responses and support tool calls by creating a compatible server-side route handler using Vercel AI SDK v5, which processes incoming chat transport requests and outputs streamed message parts back to the client.

Can I use LangChain integrations with Vercel AI SDK v5 chat features?

Yes, you can integrate LangChain with Vercel AI SDK v5 chat features. The SDK supports optional LangChain integration for flexible tooling, allowing you to combine LangChain workflows with the UIMessage structure and streaming routes.

What do I need to set up before building a chat feature with Vercel AI SDK v5?

Before building a chat feature with Vercel AI SDK v5, you need to install the v5 SDK packages, configure a chat transport like DefaultChatTransport, and set up a compatible server-side route handler to enable streaming.

How do I handle errors and useCompletion in Vercel AI SDK v5 end-to-end workflows?

You handle errors and useCompletion in Vercel AI SDK v5 by applying integration patterns for real-world apps, managing streaming failures on both client-side chat UIs and server-side routes to ensure robust end-to-end workflows.