SLV - Getting Started

SLV is a toolkit for Solana developers. It provides a set of tools to help developers build, test, and deploy Solana Validators and Solana-based applications.

In the newly revamped slv, you can complete all configurations from a remote machine—no more direct node logins required. This approach ensures that only essential packages are installed on the node, leaving behind no unnecessary clutter. We’ve also introduced Ansible Playbooks & Jinja Template for Linux configuration, allowing us to manage and migrate multiple validators with greater efficiency and security.

Additionally, the new SLV always uses a dummy key (an invalid key named “unstaked-identity.json”) for its initial startup. Once you confirm everything is running smoothly, you simply set the actual Identity and switch to the active key. Following this consistent flow helps prevent double votes and ensures you’re prepared in case the node ever becomes unreachable.

MacOS or Linux

※ Please use WSL2 for Windows users.

Download WSL2 For Windows 10 https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wsl/install

Install SLV CLI

bash
curl -fsSL https://storage.slv.dev/slv/install | sh