> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.intents.aurora.dev/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.intents.aurora.dev/welcome-to-aurora-intents.md).

# Welcome to Aurora Intents

**Aurora Intents** is the **cross-chain execution layer** for on-chain **applications**.

It enables **users** and **systems** to move assets, execute actions, and access liquidity across chains without friction.

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### Our Products

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th data-type="content-ref"></th><th data-type="content-ref"></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th><th data-hidden data-card-cover data-type="image">Cover image</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><a href="/intents-connect/readme-1.md"><strong>Intents Connect</strong></a><br><br>The core infrastructure for <strong>cross-chain execution</strong>.</td><td><a href="/intents-connect/readme-1.md">What is Intents Connect?</a></td><td><a href="/api-reference/intents-connect-api-reference.md">Intents Connect API Reference</a></td><td><a href="/intents-connect/readme-1.md">What is Intents Connect?</a></td><td><a href="https://387686700-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FLp9IVb8Xkubcbzzk80Br%2Fuploads%2Ffo5qNGdKjJTFCwu3nbjn%2Fconnect_card.png?alt=media&amp;token=24343fd9-b5e8-48d0-8262-1723544a0c89">connect_card.png</a></td></tr><tr><td><a href="/intents-deposits/what-are-intents-deposits.md"><strong>Intents Deposits</strong></a><br><br>The simplest way to enable <strong>cross-chain deposits</strong> into your app or protocol.</td><td><a href="/intents-deposits/what-are-intents-deposits.md">What are Intents Deposits?</a></td><td><a href="/intents-deposits/quickstart.md">Quickstart</a></td><td><a href="/intents-deposits/what-are-intents-deposits.md">Intents Deposits</a></td><td><a href="https://387686700-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FLp9IVb8Xkubcbzzk80Br%2Fuploads%2FwYrkHg7cTuwVtM15gNWK%2Fdeposits_card.png?alt=media&amp;token=70e99294-7df8-4314-a9be-96da2b7e567e">deposits_card.png</a></td></tr><tr><td><p><a href="/intents-swap/what-is-swap-api.md"><strong>Swap API</strong></a></p><p></p><p>Programmatic <strong>cross-chain swaps</strong> from your own UI, backend or agent. No widget, no bridging logic.</p></td><td><a href="/intents-swap/what-is-swap-api.md">What is Swap API?</a></td><td><a href="/api-reference/swap-api-reference.md">Swap API Reference</a></td><td><a href="/intents-swap/what-is-swap-api.md">What is Swap API?</a></td><td><a href="https://387686700-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FLp9IVb8Xkubcbzzk80Br%2Fuploads%2FJNELzqcVOZSU7lQO1Ml5%2Fc4d02309-95c7-4e69-ba93-64edf5721fb2.png?alt=media&amp;token=0dbcc50a-b7ec-49bd-96cb-654d67a1e465">c4d02309-95c7-4e69-ba93-64edf5721fb2.png</a></td></tr><tr><td><a href="/intents-swap/what-is-swap-api.md"><strong>Swap Widget</strong></a><br><br>A plug-and-play component to enable <strong>cross-chain swaps</strong> inside <strong>your app</strong>.</td><td><a href="/intents-swap/what-is-swap-widget.md">What is Swap Widget?</a></td><td><a href="/getting-started/api-keys-and-fees.md">API Keys &amp; Fees</a></td><td><a href="/intents-swap/what-is-swap-api.md">Intents Swap</a></td><td><a href="https://387686700-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FLp9IVb8Xkubcbzzk80Br%2Fuploads%2F9NC1WwvfZxCQvVFCJLoP%2Fswaps_card.png?alt=media&amp;token=d5a4d110-97e8-45ba-8c16-80ecb6a3b4df">swaps_card.png</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

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### 🚀 Intents Connect

Intents Connect allows applications to execute cross-chain actions without managing bridges, liquidity, or complex routing logic. Powered by Near Intents.

#### Use it to:

* Enable cross-chain swaps and on-chain actions
* Route transactions across chains automatically
* Chain on chain actions

#### Explore:

* [What is Intents Connect?](/intents-connect/readme-1.md)
* [Supported chains](/intents-connect/supported-chains.md)
* [Examples](/intents-connect/examples.md)

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### 💸 Intents Deposits

The simplest way to enable **cross-chain deposits** into your app or protocol.

Users can deposit from any chain and asset, while your app receives funds on the target chain, with optional execution on arrival.

#### Use it to:

* Accept deposits from any chain
* Simplify onboarding for non-native users
* Route funds directly into contracts (vaults, RWAs, etc.)

#### Explore:

* [What are Intents Deposits?](/intents-deposits/what-are-intents-deposits.md)
* [Quickstart](/intents-deposits/quickstart.md)
* [Supported chains and assets](/intents-deposits/supported-chains.md)

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### 🔄 Swap Widget

A plug-and-play component to enable **cross-chain swaps inside your app**.

The easiest way to integrate cross-chain functionality; no backend, no liquidity management, no infrastructure required.

#### Use it to:

* Add cross-chain swaps in minutes
* Let users swap across chains without switching networks
* Create additional revenue stream for your app

#### Explore:

* [What is Swap Widget?](/intents-swap/what-is-swap-widget.md)
* [API Keys & Fees](/getting-started/api-keys-and-fees.md)
* [Widget integration](/intents-swap/widget-integration.md)
* [What is Swap API?](/intents-swap/what-is-swap-api.md)

***

### 🔌 Swap API

The REST API behind Aurora Intents swaps. The same engine that powers the Swap Widget and Intents Deposits, exposed directly so you can run cross-chain swaps from your own UI, backend or agent.

#### Use it to:

* Add cross-chain swaps to a wallet or exchange that already has its own swap screen
* Run headless swaps from a backend, trading bot or AI agent
* Quote, deposit and track swaps with full control over slippage, refunds and recipients

#### Explore:

* [What is Swap API?](/intents-swap/what-is-swap-api.md)
* [Swap API Reference](/api-reference/swap-api-reference.md)
* [API Keys & Fees](/getting-started/api-keys-and-fees.md)

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### 🧭 How to get started

Not sure where to begin?

* Building a **DeFi app or wallet** → Start with **Swap Widget**
* Building a **wallet, bot or backend with your own UI** → Start with **Swap API**
* Need **cross-chain deposits / funding flows** → Start with **Intents Deposits**
* Want full control over **cross-chain execution logic** → Explore **Intents Connect**

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### 💬 Need help?

* Join the community on [Telegram](https://t.me/auroraisnear/377725)
* Reach out to the team on Telegram
* Explore [Use Cases](/getting-started/use-cases.md) in the docs


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