> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://v0.x-docs.novu.co/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Java SDK

> Connect a Java application to Novu

Novu's Java SDK provides simple, yet comprehensive notification management, and delivery capabilities through multiple channels that you can implement using code that integrates seamlessly with your Java application.

[Explore the source code on GitHub.](https://github.com/novuhq/novu-java)

## Installation

Maven users:

```java theme={null}
<!--add dependency-->
<dependency>
    <groupId>co.novu</groupId>
    <artifactId>novu-java</artifactId>
    <version>{use-latest-version}</version>
</dependency>
```

The latest version can be found [on GitHub.](https://github.com/novuhq/novu-java#installation)

Gradle users:

```groovy theme={null}
implementation 'co.novu:novu-java:{latest-version}'
```

Sync your project, and you should have the artifacts downloaded.

<Tip> If you're ready to start integrating in your Java app, jump straight to our [Java quickstart.](/quickstarts/java)</Tip>

## Usage

```java theme={null}
import co.novu.sdk.Novu;

public class Main {
    public static void main(String[] args) {
        String apiKey = "INSERT_API_KEY_HERE";
        // Using the API Key only
        Novu novu = new Novu(apiKey);

        // Using the Config Param
        NovuConfig novuConfig = new NovuConfig(apiKey);
        Novu novu = new Novu(novuConfig);

        // Sample usage
        novu.triggerEvent(event);
    }
}

// Sign up on https://web.novu.co and grab your API key from https://web.novu.co/settings
```