The Developer Program gives third-party developers early access to pre-release builds of the core Video Management System (VMS) software, known as Nx Meta. Use these pre-release builds to test features, build integrations, and prepare your products for official VMS releases.

Benefits of the program

When you join the Developer Program, you get access to:

Early builds of upcoming Nx Meta software to test experimental features.
Free developer licenses and Software Development Kits (SDKs).
The Integrations Marketplace to showcase your product.
Direct feedback and support from the engineering team and developer community.

Get started

To access Nx Meta builds, SDKs, and developer licenses, create an account on the Nx Meta Developer Portal.

Frequently asked questions

What is an Nx Meta release?

An Nx Meta release is an early build (similar to an alpha or beta version) of the core VMS software. It allows developers and partners to build and test integrations before the official software release.

How often are Nx Meta builds released?

Nx Meta releases do not follow a fixed schedule. The engineering team issues new builds based on two main criteria:

Critical support tickets that require resolution.
Code changes that impact partner integrations and require code updates.

To request a specific fix or feature in an upcoming build, start a thread on the Developer Forum.

Are Nx Meta releases stable?

No. Nx Meta builds contain untested changes in the software core and are not considered stable. The engineering team tests only essential features during each update to ensure basic development can continue.

Always use the latest build to access new developer tools and SDK updates. Review the release notes with each update to track changes.

What features are tested before a release?

Before launching an Nx Meta build, the engineering team runs basic sanity tests (smoke checks) on Windows, Ubuntu x64, and ARM64 platforms. These checks cover:

Core software features: Live streams, archive playback, settings dialogs, web administration interface, and cloud connectivity.
Development features: SDK compilation, stub plugins (with events, objects, and settings), analytics database searches, and documentation updates.

Important fix requests and critical updates undergo additional testing during these checks. Each release includes Release Notes listing new features, fixed bugs, and known issues.

For API changes, it is recommended to review the API Changelog inside the REST API, where you can find current and upcoming changes.

Can an Nx Meta release break plugin compatibility?

Yes. Pre-release builds may introduce breaking changes. Update your codebase regularly to maintain compatibility with the upcoming major VMS release.