> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://www.helius.dev/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Solana Data Streaming Quickstart

> Get your first real-time Solana data stream running in under 5 minutes. LaserStream gRPC, LaserStream WebSocket, and Webhooks setup guide.

## Quick Setup

Get streaming Solana data in minutes with working code examples. Choose your approach based on your needs (ordered fastest to slowest):

| Method                   | Best For                                                                          | Plan Required                                            |
| ------------------------ | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------- |
| **\[Pre Confirmations]** | propAMMs, snipers, copy traders, liquidation bots — earliest transaction signal   | Professional+                                            |
| **Shred Delivery**       | propAMMs, snipers, copy traders, liquidation bots, arbitrage — pre-execution data | All plans ([paid add-on](/billing/plans#shred-delivery)) |
| **LaserStream gRPC**     | Mission-critical, backend services                                                | All plans (Devnet), Business+ (Mainnet)                  |
| **LaserStream WSS**      | Most apps, real-time UIs, broad compatibility                                     | Free+ (Helius extensions: Developer+)                    |
| **Webhooks**             | Server notifications, event-driven apps                                           | Free+                                                    |

<Tip>
  Need raw shreds? [Subscribe from the Shreds
  tab](https://dashboard.helius.dev/shred-delivery-seats) in your Helius
  Dashboard. See [How to Subscribe to Raw Shreds](/shred-delivery/raw-shreds)
  for setup steps.
</Tip>

## Option 1: LaserStream gRPC

Most reliable option with [24-hour historical replay](/laserstream/historical-replay) and multi-node failover. Best for mission-critical backends and indexers.

```bash theme={"system"}
npm install helius-laserstream
```

```typescript theme={"system"}
import {
  subscribe,
  CommitmentLevel,
  LaserstreamConfig,
  SubscribeRequest,
} from "helius-laserstream";

async function main() {
  const subscriptionRequest: SubscribeRequest = {
    transactions: {
      "token-filter": {
        // user-defined label for this filter
        accountInclude: ["TokenkegQfeZyiNwAJbNbGKPFXCWuBvf9Ss623VQ5DA"],
        accountExclude: [],
        accountRequired: [],
        vote: false,
        failed: false,
      },
    },
    commitment: CommitmentLevel.CONFIRMED,
    accounts: {},
    slots: {},
    transactionsStatus: {},
    blocks: {},
    blocksMeta: {},
    entry: {},
    accountsDataSlice: [],
  };

  const config: LaserstreamConfig = {
    apiKey: "YOUR_API_KEY",
    endpoint: "https://laserstream-mainnet-ewr.helius-rpc.com",
  };

  await subscribe(
    config,
    subscriptionRequest,
    async (data) => {
      console.log(data);
    },
    async (error) => {
      console.error(error);
    },
  );
}

main().catch(console.error);
```

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="LaserStream Guide" icon="book" href="/laserstream">
    Complete LaserStream documentation with historical replay
  </Card>

  <Card title="Get started" icon="arrow-right" href="https://dashboard.helius.dev/laserstream">
    Get your LaserStream gRPC token and endpoint in your Helius dashboard
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Option 2: LaserStream WebSocket

[LaserStream WebSocket](/rpc/websocket) serves the [standard Solana subscription methods](/api-reference/rpc/websocket-methods) and Helius extensions like `transactionSubscribe` on a single unified endpoint. Perfect for browser/UI clients and broad ecosystem compatibility.

```javascript theme={"system"}
const WebSocket = require("ws");

const ws = new WebSocket("wss://mainnet.helius-rpc.com/?api-key=YOUR_API_KEY");

ws.on("open", () => {
  console.log("WebSocket connected");

  // Helius extension: transactionSubscribe with rich filtering
  ws.send(
    JSON.stringify({
      jsonrpc: "2.0",
      id: 1,
      method: "transactionSubscribe",
      params: [
        {
          accountInclude: ["TokenkegQfeZyiNwAJbNbGKPFXCWuBvf9Ss623VQ5DA"],
          vote: false,
          failed: false,
        },
        {
          commitment: "confirmed",
          encoding: "jsonParsed",
          transactionDetails: "full",
        },
      ],
    }),
  );

  // Keep connection alive
  setInterval(() => ws.ping(), 30000);
});

ws.on("message", (data) => {
  const message = JSON.parse(data);
  console.log("Transaction:", message);
});
```

**Replace `YOUR_API_KEY`** with your key from [dashboard.helius.dev](https://dashboard.helius.dev).

<Card title="LaserStream WebSocket Overview" icon="arrow-right" href="/rpc/websocket">
  All subscription methods (standard Solana + Helius extensions) with parameter
  reference and examples
</Card>

## Option 3: Webhooks

For server-side applications that need event notifications without holding a persistent connection.

```bash theme={"system"}
# Create a webhook
curl -X POST "https://mainnet.helius-rpc.com/v0/webhooks" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "webhookURL": "https://your-server.com/webhook",
    "transactionTypes": ["Any"],
    "accountAddresses": ["YOUR_ACCOUNT_ADDRESS"],
    "webhookType": "enhanced"
  }'
```

```javascript theme={"system"}
// Handle webhook events (Express.js example)
app.post("/webhook", (req, res) => {
  req.body.forEach((event) => {
    console.log("Blockchain event:", event);
  });
  res.status(200).send("OK");
});
```

<Card title="Webhooks Guide" icon="arrow-right" href="/webhooks">
  Complete webhook setup and event handling
</Card>

## Common Use Cases

**Monitor Token Transfers**

```javascript theme={"system"}
// Subscribe to Token Program activity
method: "programSubscribe",
params: ["TokenkegQfeZyiNwAJbNbGKPFXCWuBvf9Ss623VQ5DA", {...}]
```

**Track Pump.fun trades**

```javascript theme={"system"}
// Subscribe to Pump.fun program transactions
method: "transactionSubscribe",
params: [
  {
    accountInclude: ["6EF8rrecthR5Dkzon8Nwu78hRvfCKubJ14M5uBEwF6P"],
    vote: false,
    failed: false
  },
  { commitment: "confirmed" }
]
```

**Watch Wallet Activity**

```javascript theme={"system"}
// Monitor specific wallet
method: "accountSubscribe",
params: ["WALLET_ADDRESS", {...}]
```

## Next Steps

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Streaming Overview" icon="play" href="/data-streaming">
    Learn about all streaming options and when to use each
  </Card>

  <Card title="API Reference" icon="book" href="/api-reference">
    Complete method documentation and parameters
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

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