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Solana Dev

by elophanto in elophanto/EloPhanto

A skill your agent uses when user asks to "build a Solana dapp", "write an Anchor program", "create a token", "debug Solana errors", "set up wallet connection", "test my Solana program", or "deploy…

MITAuto-check passedBackend & APIs

Install Solana Dev

skills CLI
$ npx skills add elophanto/EloPhanto --skill solana-dev -a claude-code

Project install by default; add -g for ~/.claude/skills/.

GitHub CLI
$ gh skill install elophanto/EloPhanto solana-dev --agent claude-code

Project scope by default; add --scope user for a personal install. Needs GitHub CLI 2.90.0 or later (public preview).

Manual copy
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/elophanto/EloPhanto.git skills-src && mkdir -p .claude/skills && cp -r skills-src/skills/solana-development .claude/skills/solana-dev && rm -rf skills-src

Use ~/.claude/skills/ instead of .claude/skills for a personal install. The folder must contain SKILL.md.

Claude Code skills documentation · loads skills from .claude/skills/

Facts

Skill name
solana-dev
GitHub stars
106
Token cost
~1.4k tokens
SKILL.md length
530 words
Files
15 (incl. references)
Skills in repo
11
Repo updated
First seen
Licence
MIT

At a glance

A skill your agent uses when user asks to "build a Solana dapp", "write an Anchor program", "create a token", "debug Solana errors", "set up wallet connection", "test my Solana program", or "deploy…

  • Works in 5 steps: Classify the task layer → Pick the right building blocks → Implement with Solana-specific correctness → …
  • User asks to build a Solana dapp
  • SKILL.md covers What this Skill is for, Default stack decisions…, Operating procedure (how to… and Progressive disclosure (read…, plus 1 more section
  • Instructions only: no scripts, shell commands, URLs or credentials in SKILL.md

What it does

Solana Dev is an agent skill from elophanto/EloPhanto. Use when user asks to "build a Solana dapp", "write an Anchor program", "create a token", "debug Solana errors", "set up wallet connection", "test my Solana program", or "deploy to devnet". End-to-end Solana development playbook covering wallet connection, Anchor/Pinocchio programs, Codama client generation, LiteSVM/Mollusk/Surfpool testing, and security checklists. Prefers framework-kit (@solana/client + @solana/react-hooks) for UI, wallet-standard-first connection (incl. ConnectorKit), @solana/kit for…

Its SKILL.md is about 1.4k tokens, which your agent loads only when the skill is triggered. The skill folder holds 15 other files, including reference files (for example `references/common-errors.md`, `references/compatibility-matrix.md` and `references/confidential-transfers.md`). Compatibility notes: Requires Node.js 18+, Rust toolchain, Solana CLI, Anchor CLI

It sits in Backend & APIs, covering Smart contracts, Crypto and DeFi analysis and React components. It works with Solana and React. The repository describes itself as: Source-available autonomous AI agent with a self-model that actually changes as it runs - ego, affect and identity grounded in real psychology (Higgins, PAD/OCC). Writes its own… The licence is MIT.

When your agent uses it

  • User asks to build a Solana dapp
  • Write an Anchor program
  • Debug Solana errors
  • Set up wallet connection

Example prompts

  • “build a Solana dapp”
  • “write an Anchor program”
  • “create a token”
  • “/solana-dev”

Requirements

  • Node.js
  • Compatibility (from SKILL.md): Requires Node.js 18+, Rust toolchain, Solana CLI, Anchor CLI

Workflow steps

5 steps, taken from the step headings in SKILL.md.

  1. Classify the task layer
  2. Pick the right building blocks
  3. Implement with Solana-specific correctness
  4. Add tests
  5. Deliverables expectations

What it can do on your machine

Read from SKILL.md and the folder at commit 7bfc65d. It shows what the files ask for, not the result of running them.

  • Tool permissions

    Pre-approves nothing: there is no allowed-tools line, so your agent's usual permission prompts apply.

    From allowed-tools in the SKILL.md frontmatter.

  • Runs code

    No scripts in the folder and no shell commands in SKILL.md.

    From the folder's file list and the shell code blocks in SKILL.md.

  • Network

    No URLs in SKILL.md.

    From URLs in SKILL.md, links to its own repository left out.

  • Credentials

    Names no API keys, tokens, secrets or passwords.

    From names ending in _API_KEY, _TOKEN, _SECRET, _KEY or _PASSWORD in SKILL.md.

  • Compatibility

    Requires Node.js 18+, Rust toolchain, Solana CLI, Anchor CLI

    From compatibility in the SKILL.md frontmatter.

Context cost

Solana Dev loads about 1.4k tokens when it runs, and up to ~37k if it reads all its reference files. Until then it costs about 146 tokens; SKILL.md has 530 words of instructions outside code blocks.

Always · name and description, kept in context so the agent knows when to use it
~146
When it runs · the whole SKILL.md, loaded when a task matches
~1.4k
With references · SKILL.md plus every file in references/, read only if the agent opens them
~37k

Estimates: characters ÷ 4, the usual rule of thumb; real counts depend on the model's tokenizer. Scripts and assets cost tokens only if the agent reads them.

Safety

Auto-check passed

The automated check found no risky patterns in SKILL.md.

Automated static check — not a guarantee. Review scripts before installing. It scans the text of SKILL.md for risky patterns (piping downloads into a shell, reading credential files, hidden Unicode, destructive commands); files beside SKILL.md are not scanned.

SKILL.md

The full file from elophanto/EloPhanto at commit 7bfc65d, republished under its MIT licence (© elophanto). 530 words, ~1,450 tokens.

Download SKILL.mdSave it as .claude/skills/solana-dev/SKILL.md (or your agent's skills folder). This skill also uses 14 other files; get the full folder from GitHub.
name
solana-dev
description
Use when user asks to "build a Solana dapp", "write an Anchor program", "create a token", "debug Solana errors", "set up wallet connection", "test my Solana program", or "deploy to devnet". End-to-end Solana development playbook covering wallet connection, Anchor/Pinocchio programs, Codama client generation, LiteSVM/Mollusk/Surfpool testing, and security checklists. Prefers framework-kit (@solana/client + @solana/react-hooks) for UI, wallet-standard-first connection (incl. ConnectorKit), @solana/kit for client/RPC code, and @solana/web3-compat for legacy boundaries.
compatibility
Requires Node.js 18+, Rust toolchain, Solana CLI, Anchor CLI
user-invocable
true
license
MIT
metadata.author
Solana Foundation
metadata.version
1.1.0

Solana Development Skill (framework-kit-first)

What this Skill is for

Use this Skill when the user asks for:

  • Solana dApp UI work (React / Next.js)
  • Wallet connection + signing flows
  • Transaction building / sending / confirmation UX
  • On-chain program development (Anchor or Pinocchio)
  • Client SDK generation (typed program clients)
  • Local testing (LiteSVM, Mollusk, Surfpool)
  • Security hardening and audit-style reviews
  • Confidential transfers (Token-2022 ZK extension)
  • Toolchain setup, version mismatches, GLIBC errors, dependency conflicts
  • Upgrading Anchor/Solana CLI versions, migration between versions

Default stack decisions (opinionated)

  1. UI: framework-kit first
  • Use @solana/client + @solana/react-hooks.
  • Prefer Wallet Standard discovery/connect via the framework-kit client.
  1. SDK: @solana/kit first
  • Prefer Kit types (Address, Signer, transaction message APIs, codecs).
  • Prefer @solana-program/* instruction builders over hand-rolled instruction data.
  1. Legacy compatibility: web3.js only at boundaries
  • If you must integrate a library that expects web3.js objects (PublicKey, Transaction, Connection), use @solana/web3-compat as the boundary adapter.
  • Do not let web3.js types leak across the entire app; contain them to adapter modules.
  1. Programs
  • Default: Anchor (fast iteration, IDL generation, mature tooling).
  • Performance/footprint: Pinocchio when you need CU optimization, minimal binary size, zero dependencies, or fine-grained control over parsing/allocations.
  1. Testing
  • Default: LiteSVM or Mollusk for unit tests (fast feedback, runs in-process).
  • Use Surfpool for integration tests against realistic cluster state (mainnet/devnet) locally.
  • Use solana-test-validator only when you need specific RPC behaviors not emulated by LiteSVM.

Operating procedure (how to execute tasks)

When solving a Solana task:

1. Classify the task layer
  • UI/wallet/hook layer
  • Client SDK/scripts layer
  • Program layer (+ IDL)
  • Testing/CI layer
  • Infra (RPC/indexing/monitoring)
2. Pick the right building blocks
  • UI: framework-kit patterns.
  • Scripts/backends: @solana/kit directly.
  • Legacy library present: introduce a web3-compat adapter boundary.
  • High-performance programs: Pinocchio over Anchor.
3. Implement with Solana-specific correctness

Always be explicit about:

  • cluster + RPC endpoints + websocket endpoints
  • fee payer + recent blockhash
  • compute budget + prioritization (where relevant)
  • expected account owners + signers + writability
  • token program variant (SPL Token vs Token-2022) and any extensions
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4. Add tests
  • Unit test: LiteSVM or Mollusk.
  • Integration test: Surfpool.
  • For "wallet UX", add mocked hook/provider tests where appropriate.
5. Deliverables expectations

When you implement changes, provide:

  • exact files changed + diffs (or patch-style output)
  • commands to install/build/test
  • a short "risk notes" section for anything touching signing/fees/CPIs/token transfers

Progressive disclosure (read when needed)

Verify

  • A real RPC/SDK call was issued (mainnet, devnet, or local validator) and the response payload is captured in the transcript, not just paraphrased
  • Every transaction was simulated (simulateTransaction or equivalent) before any signing/sending step; simulation logs are attached
  • For any signed/sent transaction, the resulting signature is recorded and confirmed on chain (status returned by getSignatureStatuses or an explorer URL)
  • Slippage, priority-fee, and compute-unit limits were set explicitly with concrete numeric values, not left to library defaults
  • Account addresses, mints, and program IDs used in the run match the documented solana-development addresses for the targeted cluster (no mainnet/devnet mix-up)
  • Failure path was exercised at least once (insufficient balance, stale oracle, expired blockhash, etc.) and the agent's error handling produced a human-readable message

© elophanto, MIT. Rendered from Markdown: HTML in the file is shown as text, images as links, and headings moved down two levels. Raw file

Files

SKILL.md and 14 other files (references) in skills/solana-development of elophanto/EloPhanto.

  • SKILL.md
  • references/common-errors.md
  • references/compatibility-matrix.md
  • references/confidential-transfers.md
  • references/frontend-framework-kit.md
  • references/idl-codegen.md
  • references/kit-web3-interop.md
  • references/payments.md
  • references/programs-anchor.md
  • references/programs-pinocchio.md
  • references/resources.md
  • references/security.md
  • references/surfpool-cheatcodes.md
  • references/surfpool.md
  • references/testing.md

Open the folder on GitHubat commit 7bfc65d

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Questions about Solana Dev

What does Solana Dev do?

A skill your agent uses when user asks to "build a Solana dapp", "write an Anchor program", "create a token", "debug Solana errors", "set up wallet connection", "test my Solana program", or "deploy…. Solana Dev is an agent skill from elophanto/EloPhanto. Use when user asks to "build a Solana dapp", "write an Anchor program", "create a token", "debug Solana errors", "set up wallet connection", "test my Solana program", or "deploy to devnet".

When should I use Solana Dev?

Solana Dev fits situations like: user asks to build a Solana dapp; write an Anchor program; debug Solana errors; set up wallet connection.

How do I install Solana Dev in Claude Code?

Run `npx skills add elophanto/EloPhanto --skill solana-dev -a claude-code`. Or copy the skill folder (skills/solana-development in elophanto/EloPhanto) into .claude/skills/solana-dev in your project. Claude Code loads it when a task matches its description.

How do I install Solana Dev in Codex?

Run `npx skills add elophanto/EloPhanto --skill solana-dev -a codex`. Or copy the skill folder (skills/solana-development in elophanto/EloPhanto) into .agents/skills/solana-dev in your project. Codex loads it when a task matches its description.

Can I use Solana Dev in Cursor, Gemini CLI or GitHub Copilot?

Cursor, Gemini CLI, GitHub Copilot and OpenCode also load SKILL.md folders. With the skills CLI, run `npx skills add elophanto/EloPhanto --skill solana-dev -a cursor` (or -a gemini-cli, github-copilot or opencode for the others). To copy it by hand, put the folder in .cursor/skills/solana-dev, .gemini/skills/solana-dev, .github/skills/solana-dev and .opencode/skills/solana-dev in your project.

What does Solana Dev need to run?

SKILL.md names no scripts, command-line tools or credentials: Solana Dev is instructions for the agent only. Our summary lists: Node.js. Compatibility (from SKILL.md): Requires Node.js 18+, Rust toolchain, Solana CLI, Anchor CLI.

Does Solana Dev access the network?

SKILL.md contains no URLs. Any network use would come from the scripts or tools the agent runs. This is read from the text; nothing was executed.

Is Solana Dev safe to install?

Our automated static check of SKILL.md found no risky patterns, such as piping downloads into a shell, reading credential files or hidden Unicode. It is not a guarantee. Review the folder before installing.

What licence does Solana Dev use?

Solana Dev is published under the MIT licence (declared in SKILL.md). It allows redistribution, so the full SKILL.md is shown on this page.

How many tokens does Solana Dev use?

About 1.4k tokens (SKILL.md is roughly 5.8k characters). Agents keep only the skill's name and description in context until a task matches; then they load SKILL.md in full. Its references folder adds about 35k tokens, read only when the agent opens those files.

What are the alternatives to Solana Dev?

Skills that share tags, products or a category with Solana Dev: Solana Dev (aiskillstore/marketplace, 430 stars), Solana Dev (solana-foundation/solana-dev-skill, 574 stars), Solana Development Playbook (internet-court/internet-court-skill, 6.4k stars) and NEAR Intents Swap Integration (internet-court/internet-court-skill, 6.4k stars). The comparison table on this page puts their stars, adoption, token cost, safety result and licence side by side.

Who maintains Solana Dev?

elophanto (a GitHub user) maintains it in elophanto/EloPhanto, which has 106 GitHub stars. The repository holds 11 skills in this directory. The repository was last updated on October 1, 2026.

Source: elophanto/EloPhanto on GitHub. Facts on this page come from the repository at the commit we read; the author's words are quoted as theirs.