# Swap Overview

The **`'@karrotcapital/spiderswap'`** package offers a suite of functions to facilitate token swaps and transaction management on the Solana blockchain. Here is an overview of the four main functions provided by the package:

## Functions

### 1. `'getSwapRaw'`

Fetches raw swap data from the SpiderSwap API. This function is essential for retrieving detailed swap information required for executing token swaps.

[Learn more about `'getSwapRaw'`](https://docs.karrot.capital/npm/swap-overview/getswapraw)

### 2. `'getSwap'`

Simplifies the process of fetching swap data by converting the amount to lamports and slippage to basis points before making the API call. This function provides an easy-to-use interface for obtaining swap data.

[Learn more about `'getSwap'`](https://docs.karrot.capital/npm/swap-overview/getswap)

### 3. `'createTransaction'`

Creates a Solana transaction from a base64-encoded string containing the swap transaction data. This function is used to prepare transactions for submission to the blockchain.

[Learn more about `'createTransaction'`](https://docs.karrot.capital/npm/swap-overview/createtransaction)

### 4. `'sendTransaction'`

Sends a Solana transaction to the blockchain, handling retries and confirmation. This function is crucial for ensuring that transactions are successfully broadcasted and confirmed on the network.

[Learn more about `'sendTransaction'`](https://docs.karrot.capital/npm/swap-overview/sendtransaction)

These functions provide a comprehensive toolkit for developers to interact with the SpiderSwap API and manage token swaps efficiently. For detailed documentation and examples, refer to the respective function pages linked above.