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 ## Hyperledger Fabric Client SDK for Node.js
 
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 The Hyperledger Fabric Client SDK makes it possible to use APIs to interact with a Hyperledger Fabric blockchain.
 
 As an application developer, to learn about how to install and use the Node.js SDK, please visit the [SDK documentation](https://fabric-sdk-node.github.io/).