Solana Cli | Notion

The Solana CLI provides developers and users with a set of commands to interact with the Solana blockchain, manage wallets, and perform various network operations.

1. Prerequisites

Ensure you have the following installed:

Windows: PowerShell (Windows 10 or higher recommended)
macOS: Terminal
Git (for both platforms)
Homebrew (optional, but useful on macOS)

2. Installing the Solana CLI

Windows Installation

Download and Install Git Bash (optional but recommended):
- Git Bash offers a Unix-like terminal in Windows, making it easier to run Solana commands.
- Download Git Bash

Install Solana CLI via PowerShell:

Open PowerShell as Administrator.

Run the following command to download and install Solana CLI:

powershell
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Invoke-WebRequest -Uri <https://release.solana.com/v1.14.16/solana-install-init-x86_64-pc-windows-msvc.exe> -OutFile solana-install-init.exe
./solana-install-init.exe v1.14.16

Note: Replace v1.14.16 with the latest Solana CLI version if necessary.

Add Solana CLI to Path:
- If Solana CLI is not automatically added to your path, manually add it:
  1. Open PowerShell and run:
```
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$Env:Path += ";C:\\Users\\<YourUsername>\\.local\\share\\solana\\install\\active_release\\bin"
```
  2. Replace <YourUsername> with your actual username.
- Close and reopen PowerShell for changes to take effect.
Verify Installation:
- Run the following command to confirm installation:
```
powershell
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solana --version
```

macOS Installation

Install Solana CLI Using Homebrew:
- Open Terminal and run the following command:
```
bash
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brew install solana
```
Alternative: Install via Solana Script:
- If you prefer not to use Homebrew, use the Solana installation script:
```
bash
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sh -c "$(curl -sSfL <https://release.solana.com/v1.14.16/install>)"
```
  Note: Replace v1.14.16 with the latest version if needed.
Verify Installation:
- Run the following command to confirm installation:
```
bash
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solana --version
```