Solana: Converting idl CLI Anchor to project: unrecognized subcommand
- 2025-02
- by Cn Vn
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Error converting IDL code to anchor: unrecognized subcommand
The Anchor CLI IDL convert command has been reported to fail when attempting to convert IDL code within an existing Anchor project. The problem stems from the fact that the idl convert command is executed inside a new, isolated workspace or library.
Why does the problem occur
When running the IDL convert command inside a new, isolated workspace or library, the anchor CLI may not be able to detect the existing Anchor project and its associated configurations. This is because of the way Anchors manage their inner state and addictions.
Workarounds and Solutions
To resolve this issue, consider the following solutions:
1.
Use --idl-in-project' option
Instead of running the IDL convert command directly from a new workspace or library, try specifying the-idl-in-projectoption followed by the path to your existing Anchor project.
Example:
anchor --idl-in-project /path/to/your/project --idl-out /path/to/out
This will convert the IDL code in the specified project without creating a separate workspace or library.
2.
Create an anchor project with –idl-in-project
If you need to perform multiple IDL conversions within the same existing project, consider creating an anchor project using theanchor init’ command and then running the IDL conversion commands on that project.
Example:
Create an anchor project
anchor init /path/to/your/project
Go to the project directory
cd /path/to/your/project
Convert the IDL code
idl convert -o /path/to/output.idl --idl-in-project /path/to/your/project
This approach creates a new, isolated workspace within the existing Anchor project.
3.
Use anchor deps to automate dependency management
Another potential solution involves using anchor deps to automate dependency management between projects and their IDL code. This can help ensure that the correct dependencies are included when converting IDL code.
To enable anchor deps', run:
anchor deps init --all --idl-in-project /path/to/your/project
This will create a new anchor project with the necessary dependencies automatically managed.
Conclusion
Converting IDL code to an existing Anchor project can be challenging, and the idl convert` command may not work as expected. By using one of these workarounds or workarounds, you should be able to resolve the issue and successfully convert your IDL code in the context of your existing Anchor project.
Examples of use cases
- Creating a new anchor project with multiple IDL converters
- Automated management of dependencies between projects and their IDL code
By exploring these options, you can overcome common challenges when working with anchors and IDL conversions.