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Create Solana Dapp

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Updated: 23 Apr 2025
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CLI for creating Solana dApps on the fly

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Nextjs React

Overview

The create-solana-dapp tool is designed to accelerate the process of developing Solana decentralized applications (dApps). By simply running a single command, users can generate a new project and leverage various supported UI frameworks and on-chain program frameworks. This project operates as an NX monorepo with multiple child packages, each serving a specific purpose within the dApp development ecosystem.

Features

  • Single command project generation: Easily create a new Solana dApp project with a single command.
  • Supported UI frameworks: ReactJS and NextJS are currently supported UI frameworks for building Solana dApps.
  • Planned framework support: Future plans include supporting VueJS, Svelte, and React Native.
  • On-chain program frameworks: Anchor packages are provided for creating on-chain programs (smart contracts) within Solana dApps.
  • Monorepo structure: Operates as an NX monorepo with distinct child packages for different functionalities.

Installation

To install the create-solana-dapp tool and its associated packages locally, follow these steps:

  1. Ensure you have the pnpm package manager installed. If not, you can install it using corepack.
  2. Clone the repository and navigate to the project root directory.
  3. Run pnpm install to install the required dependencies for local development.
  4. Use the provided CLI tools like create-solana-dapp and solana-dev to generate projects and utilities for Solana dApp development.

Summary

The create-solana-dapp tool simplifies and accelerates the process of building Solana decentralized applications. By leveraging supported UI frameworks like ReactJS and NextJS, along with on-chain program frameworks such as Anchor packages, developers can quickly set up and deploy Solana dApps. The project’s monorepo structure and clear package delineation make it easy to work on various aspects of Solana dApp development efficiently. Contributions to the project are encouraged, and the tool’s local registry facilitates package publishing for seamless integration in Solana projects.