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Sample Projects

Important
Helpshift’s Legacy SDKs (SDK Version <=7.x.x) reached their end of life on 31 Dec 2022, and end of support on 31 March 2023. Please upgrade to the Latest SDKif you haven't already.

Sample Projects

Trying out a sample project is the easiest way to get started.

Examples for integrating and using the SDK can be found on Github.

HelpshiftSupportAppdemonstrates different support screens in your app
NotificationCountAppupdating notification count when support agents reply to your app users
APNApphandling customer support notifications via Apple Push Notification Service

Trying out HelpshiftSupportApp​

  1. Open HelpshiftSupportApp.xcodeproj in Xcode

  2. In project explorer, navigate to Full Support and open HSDAppDelegate.m

  3. In application:didFinishLaunchingWithOptions: method, initialize Helpshift with your unique API_KEY, DOMAIN and APP_ID. To get them:

    1. Navigate to Settings>SDK (for Developers) in your agent dashboard and scroll down to "Initializing Helpshift" section.

    2. Select your App from the dropdown and copy the three tokens to be passed when initializing Helpshift.

  4. See btnSupportClick: method in HSDViewController.m to show support screen & decomposed support screen.

Test your integration​

  1. Tap Report Issue button in the sample app, you should see the New Conversation screen.

    Full Support screenshot

  2. File an issue, and watch it appear in your agent dashboard. Once you've resolved that issue, you should go ahead and Integrate Helpshift in your app.

It's time to talk to your users now!