> ## 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.

# Ruby SDK

> Connect a Ruby application to Novu.

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

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

## Installation

```javascript theme={null}
gem install novu
```

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

## Usage

```ruby theme={null}
require 'novu'

client = Novu::Client.new(access_token: 'YOUR_NOVU_API_TOKEN')

payload = {
    'name' => 'Trigger1',
    'payload' => { # optional
        'first-name' => 'Adam' # optional
    },
    'to' => {
        'subscriberId' => '7789'
    },
    'transactionId' => '89kjfke9893' #optional
}

client.trigger_event(payload)
```