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Zoom Meeting SDK iOS

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From the author

Zoom Meeting SDK for iOS native apps. Use when embedding Zoom meetings in iOS with default/custom UI, PKCE + SDK auth, host start with ZAK, and mobile lifecycle handling.
— the description by Zoom

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This skill provides guidance and resources for embedding Zoom meeting functionality into iOS applications. It covers the implementation of both default and custom user interfaces, authentication flows including PKCE and SDK signing, host authorization using ZAK tokens, and proper management of the mobile application lifecycle to ensure stable meeting experiences.

What it does

  • Facilitates embedding Zoom meetings within native iOS apps
  • Supports both default and custom UI implementations
  • Manages SDK authentication and PKCE flows
  • Handles host authorization using ZAK tokens
  • Provides guidance on mobile lifecycle event management
  • Includes debugging and preflight checklists for development

When to use it

  • When building a native iOS app that requires integrated video conferencing
  • When you need to start or join Zoom meetings directly from your iOS interface
  • When implementing custom meeting UI controls on top of the Zoom SDK
  • When troubleshooting authentication or lifecycle issues in a Zoom-integrated iOS app

Advantages

  • Native integration for a seamless user experience
  • Flexible UI options ranging from default to fully custom
  • Comprehensive reference mapping for SDK classes and protocols
  • Structured debugging and preflight runbooks

Usage examples

“How do I initialize the Zoom SDK in my iOS app?”
The agent provides the necessary setup steps, including SDK key/secret configuration and the required initialization calls within the app lifecycle.
“What is the process for a host to start a meeting using a ZAK token?”
The agent explains the ZAK token flow, including how to securely retrieve the token and pass it to the meeting service to initiate a host session.

Install

  1. Download the skill as a ZIP:

    https://mp-staging.autogineer.com/agent-skills/openai/zoom-meeting-sdk-ios/download

  2. Unzip it into the cross-client skills folder of your project:

    mkdir -p .agents/skills && unzip zoom-meeting-sdk-ios.zip -d .agents/skills

Documentation by Zoom

Zoom Meeting SDK (iOS)

Use this skill when building iOS apps with embedded Zoom meeting capabilities.

Start Here

  1. ios.md

  2. concepts/lifecycle-workflow.md

  3. concepts/architecture.md

  4. examples/join-start-pattern.md

  5. scenarios/high-level-scenarios.md

  6. references/ios-reference-map.md

  7. references/environment-variables.md

  8. references/versioning-and-compatibility.md

  9. troubleshooting/common-issues.md

Key Sources

Operations

  • RUNBOOK.md - 5-minute preflight and debugging checklist.

Files

RUNBOOK.md

Meeting SDK iOS 5-Minute Preflight Runbook

Use this before deep debugging.

Skill Doc Standard Note

  • Skill entrypoint is SKILL.md.

  • This runbook is an operational convention (recommended), not a required skill file.

  • SDK/API names can drift by version; validate current names against docs/raw-docs before release.

1) Confirm Integration Surface

  • Confirm this is a Meeting SDK embed path for iOS (not REST join_url only).

  • Choose default/full UI first, then move to custom UI after stable join/start.

  • Wrapper platforms (Web/React Native/Electron) require extra runtime and bridge checks.

2) Confirm Required Credentials

  • Meeting SDK app credentials (Client ID/Secret).

  • Backend-generated Meeting SDK signature/JWT.

  • Meeting identifiers (meetingNumber, password) and ZAK for host start flows when needed.

3) Confirm Lifecycle Order

  1. Initialize SDK and register event handlers.

  2. Authenticate SDK session/token.

  3. Join or start meeting/webinar with role-appropriate credentials.

  4. Handle in-meeting events and network/media state updates.

4) Confirm Event/State Handling

  • Correlate meeting/session state changes with participant identity and role.

  • Handle reconnect/waiting-room transitions explicitly.

  • Keep callback/promise/event handlers idempotent to avoid duplicate actions.

5) Confirm Cleanup + Upgrade Posture

  • Leave meeting and release SDK resources cleanly.

  • Remove listeners/subscriptions during component/app teardown.

  • Re-check quarterly version enforcement windows before release updates.

6) Quick Probes

  • Init/auth succeeds before join/start attempt.

  • Join/start flow completes once on target platform without stale state.

  • Core media controls (audio/video/share) respond to expected events.

7) Fast Decision Tree

  • 401/signature errors -> backend signature claims/time skew/app credentials mismatch.

  • UI loads but cannot join -> wrong role/ZAK/password field or invalid meeting data.

  • Random event behavior -> listeners attached multiple times or detached too early.

8) Source Checkpoints

Official docs
Raw docs in repo

  • raw-docs/developers.zoom.us/docs/meeting-sdk/ios/

  • raw-docs/marketplacefront.zoom.us/sdk/meeting-sdk/ios/

Requirements and compatibility

Written for: OpenAI Codex

Works with: Claude Code, Claude apps, OpenAI Codex, GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Gemini CLI, Kiro, OpenCode, Goose, Amp, Roo Code, JetBrains Junie, Factory Droid, Devin (ex-Windsurf), Mistral Vibe, OpenHands, Letta

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Attribution and licence

Created by
Zoom
Publisher
OpenAI (Official)
Distributed by
OpenAI
Source
openai/plugins · plugins/zoom/skills/meeting-sdk/ios · commit d420d13
Licence
MIT License (redistribution allowed)
  • LICENSE (added by AutoGineer from plugins/zoom/LICENSE)
  • ATTRIBUTION.md (written by AutoGineer)
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