Integrate Characters (GWM-1 Avatars)

PREREQUISITES:

• +check-compatibility — Project must have a server-side component (API key must NEVER be exposed to the client)
• +fetch-api-reference — Load the latest API reference from https://docs.dev.runwayml.com/api/ before integrating
• +setup-api-key — API credentials must be configured

OPTIONAL DEPENDENCIES:

• +integrate-documents — Add a knowledge base to your character
• +integrate-character-embed — Use the React SDK to embed the avatar call UI

Help users create Runway Characters — real-time conversational AI avatars powered by GWM-1.

Characters are generated from a single image (any visual style — photorealistic, animated, non-human) with full control over voice, personality, knowledge, and actions. No fine-tuning or training required.

Key Concepts

Avatars vs Sessions