Solana: Installing Metaplex CLI
- 2025-02
- by Cn Vn
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Installing Metaplex CLI on Solana
As a developer building applications on the Solana blockchain, you have probably come across the popular Matic ecosystem and its various tools. One such tool is MetaX (Meta) CLI, which provides an easy way to interact with the MetaX protocol. In this article, we will walk you through installing MetaX CLI for your Solana blockchain using npm.
The Problem
The error message “npm install -g @metaplex-foundation/cli –> root@lancifrake:~/alchemy/solana-nft-tutorial/template/2-build
npm install -g @…” indicates that the installation failed due to an issue with the npm installation process. Specifically, the command is attempting to install MetaX CLI globally using npm install -g
.
The Solution
To fix this issue, you will need to update your package manager (npm) and then try installing MetaX CLI again. Here is a step by step guide:
Update npm
First, make sure your npm version is up to date:
npm cache clean --force
Then, install the latest npm version:
npm install -g npm@latest
Install MetaX CLI
After updating npm, you can install MetaX CLI using the following command:
npm install -g @metaplex-foundation/cli
This should successfully install MetaX CLI globally on your Solana blockchain.
Verify Installation
Once the installation is complete, verify that MetaX CLI was installed correctly by running the following command in the terminal:
metax --version
You should see a version number indicating that MetaX CLI is installed and up to date.
Troubleshooting
If you encounter issues during the installation process or after installing MetaX CLI, try the following troubleshooting steps:
- Make sure you have a stable internet connection.
- Make sure your npm cache is clear before attempting to install MetaX CLI again.
- Try updating npm using
npm update --save
(instead ofnpm install -g
).
- If you still encounter issues, consider resetting your npm configuration and trying again.
By following these steps, you should be able to successfully install MetaX CLI on your Solana blockchain using npm. Happy building!