ZKsync CLI

As Abstract is built on the ZK Stack, you can use the ZKsync CLI to interact with Abstract directly, or run your own local Abstract node. The ZKsync CLI helps simplify the setup, development, testing and deployment of contracts on Abstract.

Prerequisites

Ensure you have the following installed on your machine:

Node.js v18.0.0 or later.
Docker for running a local Abstract node.

Install ZKsync CLI

To install the ZKsync CLI, run the following command:

npm install -g zksync-cli

Available Commands

Run any of the below commands with the zksync-cli prefix:

# For example, to create a new project:
zksync-cli create

Command	Description
`dev`	Start a local development environment with Abstract and Ethereum nodes.
`create`	Scaffold new projects using templates for frontend, contracts, and scripting.
`contract`	Read and write data to Abstract contracts without building UI.
`transaction`	Fetch and display detailed information about a specific transaction.
`wallet`	Manage Abstract wallet assets, including transfers and balance checks.
`bridge`	Perform deposits and withdrawals between Ethereum and Abstract.
`config chains`	Add or edit custom chains for flexible testing and development.

Learn more on the official ZKsync CLI documentation.

Overview

Build on Abstract

How Abstract Works

Tooling

Infrastructure

Install ZKsync CLI

Available Commands

​Install ZKsync CLI

​Available Commands

Install ZKsync CLI

Available Commands