surfpool

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SKILL.md

Surfpool - Solana Development Environment

The definitive guide for Surfpool - where developers start their Solana journey. A drop-in replacement for solana-test-validator that enables local program simulation using Mainnet accounts fetched just-in-time.

What is Surfpool?

Surfpool is a comprehensive development environment that combines local-first testing with real Mainnet data access:

  • Mainnet Forking - Clone accounts, programs, and token balances from Mainnet instantly
  • Cheatcodes - Special RPC methods for time travel, balance manipulation, and state control
  • Infrastructure as Code - Reproducible, auditable deployments using txtx DSL
  • Surfpool Studio - Embedded dashboard with transaction inspection and profiling
  • Universal Faucet - Get SOL, USDC, USDT, BONK from a single interface

Key Benefits

Feature Description
Instant Boot No 2TB snapshots, runs on Raspberry Pi
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