# zoom-meeting-sdk-windows

Guides native C++ integration of the Zoom Meeting SDK on Windows 10 and newer. Useful for custom desktop interfaces, headless meeting bots, and raw stream capture.

- skill · `type=skill` · Codex, ChatGPT · ★ 7604
- Author: Zoom · official OpenAI repository
- License: MIT · policy=mirror · the beginning of the file is at the end of this page
- Source: https://github.com/openai/plugins/tree/HEAD/plugins/zoom/skills/meeting-sdk/windows/SKILL.md
- Updated: 2026-10-08
- HTML: https://affpapa.org/en/nevibecode/skills/zoom-meeting-sdk-windows

## What it does

This skill provides architecture patterns for embedding the Zoom Meeting SDK into Windows C++ desktop apps. It outlines a standard three-step workflow: fetch the feature controller from the meeting service, inherit from the corresponding event interface, and attach the listener. The pattern applies to audio, video, chat, recording, and screen sharing.

The skill explicitly advises against CMake. Instead, developers should configure native Visual Studio `.sln` and `.vcxproj` files directly. Dependency management relies on `vcpkg` for `curl` and `jsoncpp`. Credentials stay in `config.json`, which must be visible inside a dedicated project filter.

Missing Windows message loops cause most callback failures. Without an active loop, SDK events simply will not fire.

## Install

### Codex (native platform)

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add openai/plugins --skill windows -a codex
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.agents/skills/windows/SKILL.md` — For all projects use ~/.agents/skills/

### Claude Code

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add openai/plugins --skill windows -a claude-code
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `~/.claude/skills/windows/SKILL.md` — Copy the whole skill folder; for one project use .claude/skills/windows/

### Cursor

**Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.cursor/skills/windows/SKILL.md` — Cursor also reads .agents/skills/ and .claude/skills/

### GitHub Copilot

1. **GitHub CLI**
```bash
gh skill install openai/plugins windows
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.github/skills/windows/SKILL.md`

### Gemini CLI

**Platform CLI**
```bash
gemini skills install https://github.com/openai/plugins --path plugins/zoom/skills/meeting-sdk/windows
```

### Windsurf (Devin Desktop)

**Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.devin/skills/windows/SKILL.md` — The legacy .windsurf/skills/ path still works

### Claude.ai

**Claude.ai**
- Zip the folder and upload it in Settings → Capabilities → Skills

Where a file is given instead of a command, copy the files from the source to that path: https://github.com/openai/plugins/tree/HEAD/plugins/zoom/skills/meeting-sdk/windows/SKILL.md

## When to use it
- embed Zoom meeting features into native Windows C++ desktop apps
- capture raw audio and video streams from meetings
- build headless Zoom bots without a graphical UI
- resolve silent callback failures in the Windows message loop

## Example prompts
- Show the C++ controller pattern for subscribing to Zoom meeting events
- How do I set up vcpkg and Visual Studio project properties for Zoom SDK?
- Fix missing callback notifications caused by the Windows message loop

## Source text · SKILL.md · MIT

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---
name: zoom-meeting-sdk-windows
description: |
  Zoom Meeting SDK for Windows - Native C++ SDK for embedding Zoom meetings into Windows desktop
  applications. Supports custom UI architecture with raw video/audio data, headless bots, and deep
  integration with meeting features. Includes SDK architecture patterns and Windows message loop handling.
---

# Zoom Meeting SDK (Windows)

Embed Zoom meeting capabilities into Windows desktop applications for native C++ integrations and headless bots.

## New to Zoom SDK? Start Here!

**The fastest way to master the SDK:**

1. **[SDK Architecture Pattern](concepts/sdk-architecture-pattern.md)** - Learn the universal pattern that works for ALL 35+ features
2. **[Authentication Pattern](examples/authentication-pattern.md)** - Get a working bot joining meetings
3. **[Windows Message Loop](troubleshooting/windows-message-loop.md)** - Fix the #1 reason callbacks don't fire

**Building a Custom UI?**
- [Custom UI Architecture](concepts/custom-ui-architecture.md) - How SDK rendering actually works (child HWNDs, D3D, etc.)
- [Custom UI Video Rendering Example](examples/custom-ui-video-rendering.md) - Complete working code
- [SDK-Rendered vs Self-Rendered](concepts/custom-ui-vs-raw-data.md) - Choose the right approach
- [Custom UI Interface Methods](references/interface-methods.md) - All 13 required virtual methods

**Having issues?**
- Build errors → [Build Errors Guide](troubleshooting/build-errors.md)
- Callbacks not firing → [Windows Message Loop](troubleshooting/windows-message-loop.md)
- Quick diagnostics → [Common Issues](troubleshooting/common-issues.md)
- Performance / service quality → [service-quality.md](examples/service-quality.md)
- Deployment notes → [deployment.md](references/deployment.md)
- MSBuild from git bash → [Build Errors Guide](troubleshooting/build-errors.md#msbuild-command-pattern)
- Complete navigation → [SKILL.md](SKILL.md)

## Prerequisites

- Zoom app with Meeting SDK credentials (Client ID & Secret)
- Visual Studio 2019/2022 or later
- Windows 10 or later
- C++ development environment
- vcpkg for dependency management

> **Need help with authentication?** See the **[zoom-oauth](../../oauth/SKILL.md)** skill for JWT token generation.

## Project Preferences & Learnings

> **IMPORTANT**: These are hard-won preferences from real project experience. Follow these when creating new projects.

### Do NOT use CMake — Use native Visual Studio `.vcxproj`

**Always create a native Visual Studio `.sln` + `.vcxproj` project**, not a CMake project. Reasons:
- More standard and familiar for Windows C++ developers
- Developers can double-click the `.sln` to open in Visual Studio immediately
- Project settings (include dirs, lib dirs, preprocessor defines) are easier to see and edit in the VS Property Pages UI
- No extra CMake tooling or configuration step required
- Friendlier and easier for developers to understand and maintain

### `config.json` must be visible in Solution Explorer

The `config.json` file (containing `sdk_jwt`, `meeting_number`, `passcode`) must be:
1. **Included in the `.vcxproj`** as a `<None>` item with `<CopyToOutputDirectory>PreserveNewest</CopyToOutputDirectory>`
2. **Placed in a "Config" filter** in the `.vcxproj.filters` file so it appears under a "Config" folder in Solution Explorer
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