Connect to MetaMask
You can connect your dapp to MetaMask in the following ways:
- Using MetaMask SDK
- Using third-party libraries that support the SDK, such as Wagmi or Web3-Onboard
- Directly using the Wallet API
The following table compares the supported features of each connection option:
| Feature | MetaMask SDK only | Third-party libraries with SDK | Wallet API only |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connect from a web dapp to the MetaMask extension | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Connect from a web dapp to MetaMask Mobile | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
| Connect from desktop, mobile, and gaming dapps to MetaMask Mobile | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
| Connect to MetaMask using the EIP-6963 provider | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Connect to other wallets using the EIP-6963 provider | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
Use custom RPC methods such as connectAndSign | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
| Display custom modals in MetaMask | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
| Make read-only requests using the Infura API | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
| Batch multiple RPC requests | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
MetaMask SDK
MetaMask SDK is a library that provides a reliable, secure, and seamless connection from your dapp to the MetaMask browser extension and MetaMask Mobile. You can install the SDK in existing dapps, and call any Wallet API methods from your dapp.
Key features of MetaMask SDK include:
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Connection to MetaMask extension and Mobile - For web dapps, users have the option of connecting to the MetaMask browser extension or to MetaMask Mobile using a QR code. Connecting to MetaMask Mobile creates a persistent connection between the dapp and the mobile wallet.
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Multiple supported dapp platforms - You can connect from web, desktop, mobile, and gaming dapps to MetaMask Mobile.
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EIP-6963 detection - The SDK detects MetaMask using the EIP-6963 multi-wallet detection mechanism. Note that the SDK discovers only the MetaMask wallet. You can use the SDK on its own, or integrated with third-party libraries where its only job is to detect and connect to MetaMask, as the libraries handle other wallets separately.
Third-party libraries
You can use MetaMask SDK integrated with third-party libraries such as Wagmi or Web3-Onboard.
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Wallet API
You can connect to MetaMask using the Wallet API directly, without the SDK.
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