Capabilities
| Capability | Description |
|---|---|
| Dual routing | Sends to both validators and Jito for maximum inclusion probability |
| Global endpoints | HTTPS for frontends, regional HTTP for backends |
| No credit cost | Available on all plans without consuming API credits |
| Connection warming | Ping endpoints to maintain warm connections |
| SWQOS-only mode | Cost-optimized routing with lower tip requirements |
| High throughput | Default 50 TPS, upgradable for Professional plans |
Key Information for Agents
Endpoints
Requirements
All Sender transactions must include:skipPreflight: true— mandatory- Jito tip — minimum 0.0002 SOL transfer to a designated tip account (0.000005 SOL for SWQOS-only)
- Priority fee — via
ComputeBudgetProgram.setComputeUnitPrice
Request Format
Tip Accounts (mainnet-beta)
Example Agent Prompts
Use these prompts with an AI tool connected to the Helius MCP server:- “Build a transaction sending function using Helius Sender with proper tips and priority fees”
- “How do I use Helius Sender with the Jupiter swap API?”
- “Show me how to implement retry logic for Sender transactions”
- “What’s the difference between default dual routing and SWQOS-only mode?”
- “How do I warm Sender connections to reduce cold start latency?”
Related APIs and Guides
- Sending Transactions Overview — Compare Sender, staked connections, and standard RPC
- Optimizing Transactions — Priority fees, compute units, and smart transactions
- Priority Fee API — Get optimal fee estimates for your transactions
- Jupiter Swap via Sender — Combine Jupiter swaps with Sender