'xplad' Mac

Install xplad for Mac (Intel or M1) #

xplad is the command-line interface and daemon that connects to CONX Chain and enables you to interact with the CONX Chain. CONX Chain core is the official Golang reference implementation of the CONX Chain node software.

This guide is for developers who want to install xplad and interact with CONX Chain core without running a full node. If you want to run a full node or join a network, visit Run a Full Node.

1. Navigate to https://github.com/xpladev/xpla/tags and click on the latest release.

2. Download the xpla_<latest-version-here>_Darwin_x86_64.tar.gz file.

3. Unzip the file in the downloads folder by double clicking on it.

   M1 and M2 Mac users If you are using an Intel-based Mac, proceed to step 4.

   M1 Mac users will need to create /lib and /bin directories in /usr/local:

   sudo cd /usr/local
   sudo mkdir lib
   sudo mkdir bin
   

4. Navigate to the expanded file in downloads:

   cd Downloads/xpla_<downloaded-version>_Darwin_x86_64/
   

5. Copy libwasmvm.dylib to /lib:

   sudo cp libwasmvm.dylib /usr/local/lib
   

6. Add xplad to your path:

   sudo cp xplad /usr/local/bin
   

7. Start xplad

   xplad
   

   If a security warning occurs:

   1. Open your System Preferences and click Security & Privacy.
   2. Under the General tab, click Allow anyway.
   3. Run xplad again.
   4. When prompted, click Open.
   5. Repeat for other security errors or warnings.