> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://developer.suki.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Mobile SDK Installation

> Learn how to install and set up the Suki Mobile SDK

To use the Suki Mobile SDK, you need to download the `SukiAmbientCore.framework` file and add it to your Xcode project. Learn how to install and set up the Suki Mobile SDK in this guide.

## Set up your environment

Follow the steps below to install the **Suki Mobile SDK** and set up your development environment.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Download the framework">
    Download the `SukiAmbientCore.framework` file.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add the framework to your project">
    Drag the `SukiAmbientCore.framework` file into your **Xcode project navigator**. In the dialog box that appears, select the **Copy items if needed** checkbox and click **Finish**.

    <img className="block" src="https://mintcdn.com/suki-1e08f176/G94YZiSbzPIesNxH/mobile-sdk/assets/add_framework.webp?fit=max&auto=format&n=G94YZiSbzPIesNxH&q=85&s=c6c8040e3486b635bbc4e19446dd4928" alt="Add Framework" style={{ width: "70%", display: "block", margin: "0 auto", borderRadius: "10px", border: "1px solid #e0e0e0" }} loading="eager" decoding="async" width="1108" height="656" data-path="mobile-sdk/assets/add_framework.webp" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Embed the framework">
    In your app's target settings, navigate to the **General** tab and find the **Frameworks, Libraries, and Embedded Content** section. Change the setting for `SukiAmbientCore.framework` to **Embed & Sign**.

    <img className="block" src="https://mintcdn.com/suki-1e08f176/G94YZiSbzPIesNxH/mobile-sdk/assets/embed_framework.webp?fit=max&auto=format&n=G94YZiSbzPIesNxH&q=85&s=869166f7058e82ebef8422d5996bd6d2" alt="Embed Framework" style={{ width: "70%", display: "block", margin: "0 auto", borderRadius: "10px", border: "1px solid #e0e0e0" }} loading="eager" decoding="async" width="1226" height="1216" data-path="mobile-sdk/assets/embed_framework.webp" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add the NSMicrophoneUsageDescription key">
    Add the `NSMicrophoneUsageDescription` key to your `Info.plist` file. You **must provide** a value for this key that explains to the user why your app needs microphone access.

    <Note>
      Apple requires this key and a descriptive string to access the device's microphone for recording conversations.
    </Note>
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Next steps

<Icon icon="file-lines" iconType="solid" /> After you install the SDK, proceed to our [Configuration guide](/mobile-sdk/configuration) to start using the mobile SDK features.