Install `xplad`
xplad is the command-line interface and daemon that connects to XPLA Chain and enables you to interact with the XPLA Chain. XPLA Chain core is the official Golang reference implementation of the XPLA Chain node software.
This guide is for developers who want to install xplad and interact with XPLA Chain core without running a full node. If you want to run a full node or join a network, visit Run a Full Node.
Prerequisites
- Golang v1.18 linux/amd64
- Ensure your
GOPATHandGOBINenvironment variables are set up correctly. - Linux users: install build-essential.
xplad for Mac
If you are using a Mac, follow the xplad Mac installation guide.
From Binary
The easiest way to install xplad and XPLA Chain core is by downloading a pre-built binary for your operating system. You can find the latest binaries on the releases page. If you have a Mac, follow the Mac installation instructions.
From Source
1. Get the XPLA Chain core source code
Use git to retrieve XPLA Chain core, and check out the main branch, which contains the latest stable release.
git clone https://github.com/xpladev/xpla
cd xpla
git checkout [latest version]
2. Build XPLA Chain core from source
Build XPLA Chain core, and install the xplad executable to your GOPATH environment variable.
make install
3. Verify your XPLA Chain core installation
Verify that XPLA Chain core is installed correctly.
xplad version --long
The following example shows version information when XPLA Chain core is installed correctly:
name: xpla
server_name: xplad
version: v0.0.5
commit: d947adaefadda0f29c92f18e8b33f769816f3c33
build_tags: netgo,ledger
go: go version go1.18.4 darwin/amd64
Tip
If the xplad: command not found error message is returned, confirm that the Go binary path is correctly configured by running the following command:
export PATH=$PATH:$(go env GOPATH)/bin
Next steps
For more information on xplad commands and usage, see Using xplad.