Koinos CLI (Setup)

Please note that while this guide is designed to be as user-friendly as possible, some basic understanding of command line interface and system administration is beneficial.

Step 1: Prerequisites

Before you start, make sure you have the following installed:

• Node.js: Node.js is a JavaScript runtime built on Chrome’s V8 JavaScript engine. You can download Node.js from here.
• npm: npm is a package manager for Node.js packages. npm is distributed with Node.js, which means that when you download Node.js, you automatically get npm installed on your computer.

Step 2: Install the Koinos CLI

Open your terminal and install the Koinos CLI globally using npm.

npm install -g @koinos/cli

Step 3: Verify the Installation

Verify that the Koinos CLI was installed correctly.

koinos --version

This command should print the version of the Koinos CLI.

Step 4: Using the Koinos CLI

The Koinos CLI provides several commands for interacting with the Koinos blockchain. Here are some of the most common commands:

• koinos get height: This command retrieves the current height of the Koinos blockchain.
• koinos get block <height>: This command retrieves the block at the specified height.
• koinos get account <address>: This command retrieves the account with the specified address.
• koinos get contract <address>: This command retrieves the contract with the specified address.
• koinos send transaction <transaction>: This command sends a transaction to the Koinos blockchain.

You can find more information about the Koinos CLI commands here.

Step 5: Updating the Koinos CLI

To update the Koinos CLI, you can use npm.

npm update -g @koinos/cli

You Did It!

Congratulations! You’ve successfully set up and started using the Koinos CLI. Remember to regularly update your CLI to get the latest features and security updates. If you encounter any issues, you can ask for help in the Koinos community.