Install Metaplex CLI on Solana
As a developer building applications on the Solana blockchain, you’ve probably come across the popular Matic ecosystem and its various tools. One of these tools is the MetaX (Meta) CLI, which provides an easy way to interact with the MetaX protocol. In this article, we’ll help you install the MetaX CLI for your Solana blockchain using npm.
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 team is trying to install MetaX CLI globally using “npm install -g”.
Solution
To resolve this issue, you need to update your package manager (npm) and try to install MetaX CLI again. Here is a step-by-step guide:
update npm
First, make sure your npm version is up to date:
npm cache purge --force
Then install the latest version of npm:
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
After installation is complete, verify that MetaX CLI is 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 experience problems during or after installing MetaX CLI, try the following troubleshooting steps:
- Make sure your internet connection is stable.
- Make sure the NPM cache is clean before attempting to reinstall MetaX CLI.
- Try updating npm using “npm update –save” (instead of “npm install -g”).
- If you still experience problems, you should reset your NPM configuration and try again.
After following these steps, you should be able to successfully install MetaX CLI on your Solana blockchain using npm. Happy building!