| name | instantly-hello-world |
| description | Create a minimal working Instantly example. Use when starting a new Instantly integration, testing your setup, or learning basic Instantly API patterns. Trigger with phrases like "instantly hello world", "instantly example", "instantly quick start", "simple instantly code". |
| allowed-tools | Read, Write, Edit |
| version | 1.0.0 |
| license | MIT |
| author | Jeremy Longshore <jeremy@intentsolutions.io> |
Instantly Hello World
Overview
Minimal working example demonstrating core Instantly functionality.
Prerequisites
- Completed
instantly-install-authsetup - Valid API credentials configured
- Development environment ready
Instructions
Step 1: Create Entry File
Create a new file for your hello world example.
Step 2: Import and Initialize Client
import { InstantlyClient } from '@instantly/sdk';
const client = new InstantlyClient({
apiKey: process.env.INSTANTLY_API_KEY,
});
Step 3: Make Your First API Call
async function main() {
// Your first API call here
}
main().catch(console.error);
Output
- Working code file with Instantly client initialization
- Successful API response confirming connection
- Console output showing:
Success! Your Instantly connection is working.
Error Handling
| Error | Cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Import Error | SDK not installed | Verify with npm list or pip show |
| Auth Error | Invalid credentials | Check environment variable is set |
| Timeout | Network issues | Increase timeout or check connectivity |
| Rate Limit | Too many requests | Wait and retry with exponential backoff |
Examples
TypeScript Example
import { InstantlyClient } from '@instantly/sdk';
const client = new InstantlyClient({
apiKey: process.env.INSTANTLY_API_KEY,
});
async function main() {
// Your first API call here
}
main().catch(console.error);
Python Example
from instantly import InstantlyClient
client = InstantlyClient()
# Your first API call here
Resources
Next Steps
Proceed to instantly-local-dev-loop for development workflow setup.