Virtual Gifts
GiftStore is a dedicated module within AtomicXCore for managing live room gifting features. It enables you to build a complete gifting system for your live streaming application, supporting robust monetization and interactive experiences.Gift Panel | Barrage Gift | Full-Screen Gift |
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Core Features
Gift List Retrieval: Retrieve gift panel data from the server, including gift categories and details.
Send Gift: Viewers can send selected gifts and specify the quantity to the host.
Gift Event Broadcast: Receive real-time gift events in the room for displaying gift animations and barrage notifications.
Core Concepts
Core Concept | Type | Core Responsibilities & Description |
Gift | data class | Represents a gift data model, including ID, name, icon URL, animation resource URL (resourceURL), price (coins), and more. |
GiftCategory | data class | Represents a gift category (e.g., "Popular", "Luxury"). Contains the category name and a list of Gift objects. |
GiftState | data class | Represents the current state of the gift module. The core property, usableGifts, is a StateFlow containing the full gift list from the server. |
GiftEvent | abstract class | Defines the event listener for gift events in the live room. Currently, only onReceiveGift is available; all users in the room receive this event when any user sends a gift. |
GiftStore | abstract class | The core management class for gift features. Use it to fetch the gift list, send gifts, and receive gift events via listeners. |
Implementation
Step 1: Component Integration
Video Live Streaming: Please refer to Quick Start to integrate AtomicXCore.
Voice Chat Room: Please refer to Quick Start to integrate AtomicXCore.
Step 2: Initialize and Listen for Gift Events
Obtain a
GiftStore instance and set up listeners to receive gift events and updates to the gift list.Implementation
1. Get Instance: Use
GiftStore.create(liveID) to obtain a GiftStore instance for the current live room.2. Add Listener: Add a
GiftListener to receive onReceiveGift events.3. Subscribe to State: Subscribe to
giftStore.giftState.usableGiftsto receive gift list updates.Code Example
import io.trtc.tuikit.atomicxcore.api.gift.Giftimport io.trtc.tuikit.atomicxcore.api.gift.GiftCategoryimport io.trtc.tuikit.atomicxcore.api.gift.GiftListenerimport io.trtc.tuikit.atomicxcore.api.gift.GiftStoreimport io.trtc.tuikit.atomicxcore.api.live.LiveUserInfoimport kotlinx.coroutines.flow.StateFlowimport kotlinx.coroutines.flow.MutableStateFlowimport kotlinx.coroutines.flow.asStateFlowimport kotlinx.coroutines.CoroutineScopeimport kotlinx.coroutines.Dispatchersimport kotlinx.coroutines.launchclass GiftManager(private val liveId: String) {private val giftStore: GiftStore = GiftStore.create(liveId)private val coroutineScope = CoroutineScope(Dispatchers.Main)// Expose gift list externallyprivate val _giftList = MutableStateFlow<List<GiftCategory>>(emptyList())val giftList: StateFlow<List<GiftCategory>> = _giftList.asStateFlow()init {setupGiftListener()subscribeToGiftState()}// Subscribe to gift eventsprivate fun setupGiftListener() {giftStore.addGiftListener(object : GiftListener() {override fun onReceiveGift(liveID: String, gift: Gift, count: Int, sender: LiveUserInfo) {// Forward event to UI layer for processing}})}// Subscribe to gift list stateprivate fun subscribeToGiftState() {coroutineScope.launch(Dispatchers.Main) {giftStore.giftState.usableGifts.collect { giftList ->_giftList.value = giftList}}}}
Gift List Structure Parameters
GiftCategory Parameter Description
Parameter | Type | Description |
categoryID | String | Unique ID of the gift category. |
name | String | Display name of the gift category. |
desc | String | Description of the gift category. |
extensionInfo | Map<String, String> | Extension information field. |
giftList | List | Array of Gift objects in this category. |
Gift Parameter Description
Parameter | Type | Description |
giftID | String | Unique ID of the gift. |
name | String | Display name of the gift. |
desc | String | Description of the gift. |
iconURL | String | Gift icon URL. |
resourceURL | String | Gift animation resource URL. |
level | Long | Gift level. |
coins | Long | Gift price. |
extensionInfo | Map<String, String> | Extension information field. |
Step 3: Retrieve Gift List
Call the
refreshUsableGifts method to fetch gift data from the server.Implementation
1. Call API: Call
giftStore.refreshUsableGifts() at the appropriate time (e.g., after entering the live room).2. Handle Callback: Optionally handle the completion callback to determine the result.
3. Receive Data: After a successful fetch, the updated usableGifts list is delivered automatically via your subscription to
giftStore.giftState.usableGifts.Code Example
class GiftManager(private val liveId: String) {private val giftStore: GiftStore = GiftStore.create(liveId)// Refresh the gift list from the serverfun fetchGiftList() {giftStore.refreshUsableGifts(object : CompletionHandler {override fun onSuccess() {println("Gift list fetched successfully")// Data will be updated via the giftState subscription}override fun onFailure(code: Int, desc: String) {println("Failed to fetch gift list: $desc")}})}}
Step 4: Send Gift
When a user selects a gift and clicks send, call the
sendGift API.Implementation
1. Get Parameters: Obtain the selected
giftID and quantity (count) from the UI.2. Call API: Call
giftStore.sendGift(giftID, count, completion).3. Handle Callback: Use the completion
callback to handle failures (e.g., insufficient balance). UI updates (animations, barrage) after a successful send should be triggered by the onReceiveGift event.Code Example
class GiftManager(private val liveId: String) {private val giftStore: GiftStore = GiftStore.create(liveId)// Send a giftfun sendGift(giftID: String, count: Int) {giftStore.sendGift(giftID, count, object : CompletionHandler {override fun onSuccess() {println("Gift $giftID sent successfully")// All users, including the sender, will receive the onReceiveGift event}override fun onFailure(code: Int, desc: String) {println("Gift send failed: $desc")// Prompt user if needed, e.g., "Insufficient balance" or "Network error"}})}}
sendGift API Parameters
Parameter Name | Type | Description |
giftID | String | Unique ID of the gift to send. |
count | Int | Number of gifts to send. |
completion | CompletionHandler? | Callback invoked after sending completes. |
Advanced Features
The capabilities of
GiftStore are closely tied to your backend services. This section explains how to build a feature-rich gifting system through server-side configuration and client integration.Gift Asset Configuration
Customize available gift types, categories, names, icons, prices, and animation effects to meet your operational and branding requirements.
Implementation
1. Server-Side Configuration: Use the
LiveKit server REST API to manage gift information, categories, and multi-language support. See the Gift Configuration Guide.2. Client Fetch: On the client, call
refreshUsableGifts to retrieve configuration data.3. UI Display: Use the retrieved
List<GiftCategory> to populate the gift panel.Configuration Sequence Diagram

Related REST API Interfaces Overview
Interface Category | Interface | Request Example |
Gift Management | Add Gift Information | |
| Delete Gift Information | |
| Query Gift Information | |
Gift Category Management | Add Gift Category Information | |
| Delete Specific Gift Category Information | |
| Get Specific Gift Category Information | |
Gift Relationship Management | Add Relationship between a Specific Gift Category and Gift | |
| Delete Relationship between a Specific Gift Category and Gift | |
| Get Gift Relationships under a Specific Gift Category | |
Gift Multi-language Management | Add Gift Multi-language Information | |
| Delete Specific Gift Multi-language Information | |
| Get Gift Multi-language Information | |
| Add Gift Category Multi-language Information | |
| Delete Specific Gift Category Multi-language Information | |
| Get Gift Category Multi-language Information | |
Billing and Gift Deduction Process
When a viewer sends a gift, ensure their account balance is sufficient and complete the deduction before triggering the gift effect playback and broadcast.
Implementation
1. Backend Callback Configuration: Configure your billing system's callback URL in the LiveKit backend. See Callback Configuration Documentation.
2. Client Send: The client calls
sendGift.3. Backend Interaction: The LiveKit backend calls your callback URL; your billing system processes the deduction and returns the result.
4. Result Synchronization: If successful, AtomicXCore broadcasts the
onReceiveGift event; if failed, the completion callback of sendGift receives an error.Call Flow

Related REST API Interfaces Overview
Interface | Description | Request Example |
Callback Configuration - Callback before sending a gift | The customer's backend can use this callback to decide whether to pass pre-gifting checks, etc. |
Implement Full-Screen Gift Animation Playback
When a user sends a luxury gift (e.g., "Rocket", "Carnival"), play a full-screen animation (such as SVGA) to enhance engagement.
Implementation
AtomicXCore does not include a built-in gift animation player. Integrate a third-party library based on your requirements. Below is a comparison of two options:
Comparison Item | Basic Solution (SVGAPlayer-Android) | Advanced Solution (TCEffectPlayerKit) |
Billing | Free (open source) | |
Integration Method | Manual integration via Gradle | Requires additional integration and authentication |
Supported Animation Formats | SVGA only | SVGA, PAG, WebP, Lottie, MP4, and more |
Performance | Recommended SVGA file size ≤ 10MB | Supports larger files, better performance for complex/multiple/low-end scenarios |
Recommended Scenario | Uniform SVGA format, controllable file size | Multiple formats or higher performance/device compatibility needs |
This section demonstrates the basic solution. For the advanced solution, see the TCEffectPlayer Integration Guide.
Basic Solution: Using SVGAPlayer
1. Integrate SVGAPlayer: Add the SVGAPlayer dependency to your build.gradle and sync the project.
dependencies {// ... other dependenciesimplementation 'com.github.yyued:SVGAPlayer-Android:2.6.1'}
2. Listen for Gift Events: Subscribe to the
GiftListener in GiftStore.3. Parse and Play: On
onReceiveGift, check if gift.resourceURL is a valid SVGA file. Use SVGAParser to parse and play the animation.Code Example
import android.os.Bundleimport androidx.appcompat.app.AppCompatActivityimport com.opensource.svgaplayer.SVGAParserimport com.opensource.svgaplayer.SVGAVideoEntityimport com.opensource.svgaplayer.SVGAImageViewimport io.trtc.tuikit.atomicxcore.api.gift.Giftimport io.trtc.tuikit.atomicxcore.api.gift.GiftListenerimport io.trtc.tuikit.atomicxcore.api.gift.GiftStoreimport io.trtc.tuikit.atomicxcore.api.live.LiveUserInfoimport java.net.URLclass LiveRoomActivity : AppCompatActivity() {private lateinit var giftStore: GiftStoreprivate lateinit var svgaImageView: SVGAImageViewprivate lateinit var svgaParser: SVGAParseroverride fun onCreate(savedInstanceState: Bundle?) {super.onCreate(savedInstanceState)setContentView(R.layout.activity_live_room)setupSVGAPlayer()}private fun setupSVGAPlayer() {svgaImageView = findViewById(R.id.svga_player)svgaParser = SVGAParser(this)svgaImageView.visibility = android.view.View.GONE}fun setupGiftSubscription(liveId: String) {giftStore = GiftStore.create(liveId)giftStore.addGiftListener(object : GiftListener() {override fun onReceiveGift(liveID: String, gift: Gift, count: Int, sender: LiveUserInfo) {if (gift.resourceURL.isNotEmpty()) {try {val url = URL(gift.resourceURL)playAnimation(url)} catch (e: Exception) {println("Invalid animation URL: ${gift.resourceURL}")}}}})}private fun playAnimation(url: URL) {svgaParser.decodeFromURL(url, object : SVGAParser.ParseCompletion {override fun onComplete(videoItem: SVGAVideoEntity) {runOnUiThread {svgaImageView.setVideoItem(videoItem)svgaImageView.visibility = android.view.View.VISIBLEsvgaImageView.startAnimation()}}override fun onError() {println("SVGA animation parsing failed")// Optionally add retry or error reporting}})}}
Display Gift Messages in the Barrage Area
When a user sends a gift, display a system message in the public barrage area (e.g., "[Viewer Nickname] sent [Gift Name] x [Quantity]") for all viewers.
Implementation
1. Listen for Events: Subscribe to the
GiftListener in giftStore.2. Obtain Information: On
onReceiveGift, extract the sender, gift, and count.3. Get Barrage Store: Use
BarrageStore.create(liveID) for the current room.4. Compose Message: Create a Barrage object, set
messageType = BarrageType.TEXT, and set textContent to your message.5. Insert Locally: Call
barrageStore.appendLocalTip(message: giftTip) to add the message to the local barrage list.Code Example
import io.trtc.tuikit.atomicxcore.api.barrage.Barrageimport io.trtc.tuikit.atomicxcore.api.barrage.BarrageStoreimport io.trtc.tuikit.atomicxcore.api.barrage.BarrageTypeimport io.trtc.tuikit.atomicxcore.api.gift.Giftimport io.trtc.tuikit.atomicxcore.api.gift.GiftListenerimport io.trtc.tuikit.atomicxcore.api.gift.GiftStoreimport io.trtc.tuikit.atomicxcore.api.live.LiveUserInfoclass LiveRoomManager(private val liveId: String) {private val giftStore: GiftStore = GiftStore.create(liveId)private val barrageStore: BarrageStore = BarrageStore.create(liveId)private fun setupGiftToBarrageFlow() {giftStore.addGiftListener(object : GiftListener() {override fun onReceiveGift(liveID: String, gift: Gift, count: Int, sender: LiveUserInfo) {val tipText = "${sender.userName} sent ${gift.name} x $count"val giftTip = Barrage(liveID = liveID,messageType = BarrageType.TEXT,textContent = tipText)barrageStore.appendLocalTip(giftTip)}})}}
API Documentation
For complete details on all public interfaces, properties, and methods of GiftStore and related classes, see the official API documentation for AtomicXCore. Key stores referenced in this guide include:
Store/Component | Feature Description | API Documentation |
GiftStore | Gift interactions: fetch gift list, send/receive gifts, listen for gift events (including sender and gift details). | |
BarrageStore | Barrage features: send text/custom barrage, maintain barrage list, listen to barrage status in real time. |
FAQs
The gift list in GiftStore is empty. What should I do?
You must call
refreshUsableGifts(completion) to fetch gift data from your backend. Ensure your backend is configured with gift data via the server REST API.How do I implement multi-language display for gifts (e.g., Chinese, English)?
Use the
GiftStore.setLanguage(language: String) API before calling refreshUsableGifts, passing the target language code (e.g., "en" or "zh-CN"). The server will return gift names and descriptions in the specified language.I called sendGift, but the gift animation plays twice. Why?
The
onReceiveGift event is broadcast to all room members, including the sender. If you update the UI both in the sendGift completion callback and in the onReceiveGift event, the animation will play twice.Best Practice: Only update the UI (e.g., play animations, show barrage) in the
onReceiveGift event handler. Use the sendGift completion callback only for handling failures (such as "Send failed" or "Insufficient balance").Where is the gift deduction logic implemented?
Gift deduction is handled entirely by your billing system. AtomicXCore integrates with your billing system via a backend callback. When the client calls sendGift, your backend performs the deduction. After returning the result to the AtomicXCore backend, it determines whether to broadcast the gift event.
Will gift notifications be blocked by mute or message frequency controls?
No. Gift notifications (
onReceiveGift events) are not affected by mute or frequency controls and are always delivered reliably.What should I do if gift animation playback stutters?
Check your SVGA file size; the basic player recommends files no larger than 10MB. For large or complex animations, consider integrating the advanced effects player provided by TUILiveKit for improved performance.


