# 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. `'get_swap_raw'`

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 `'get_swap_raw'`](https://docs.karrot.capital/python/swap-overview/get_swap_raw)

### 2. `'get_swap'`

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 `'get_swap'`](https://docs.karrot.capital/python/swap-overview/get_swap)

### 3. `'create_transaction'`

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 `'create_transaction'`](https://docs.karrot.capital/python/swap-overview/create_transaction)

### 4. `'send_transaction'`

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 `'send_transaction'`](https://docs.karrot.capital/python/swap-overview/send_transaction)

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.