SDK Installation

Install the Akash SDK in your preferred language.

Both SDKs are generated from the chain-sdk repository and provide the same core functionality.

Prerequisites

Go SDK

• Go 1.25.0 or higher
• Basic Go module knowledge

TypeScript SDK

• Node.js 22.14.0 or higher
• npm, yarn, or pnpm

Installation

# Install the Go SDK from chain-sdk
# Using Go modules (recommended)
go get pkg.akt.dev/go

# The SDK includes multiple packages:
# - pkg.akt.dev/go           # Core types and clients
# - pkg.akt.dev/go/sdl       # SDL parsing and validation
# - pkg.akt.dev/go/cli       # CLI utilities

SDK Details

Go SDK

The official Go SDK for Akash Network, generated from chain-sdk protobuf definitions.

• Repository: github.com/akash-network/chain-sdk
• Package: pkg.akt.dev/go
• Source: chain-sdk/go directory
• Go Version: 1.25.0+
• Includes:
  • Core blockchain types and clients (pkg.akt.dev/go)
  • SDL parsing and validation (pkg.akt.dev/go/sdl)
  • CLI utilities (pkg.akt.dev/go/cli)

JavaScript/TypeScript SDK

The official JavaScript/TypeScript SDK for Akash Network, generated from chain-sdk protobuf definitions.

• Repository: github.com/akash-network/chain-sdk
• Package: @akashnetwork/chain-sdk
• Source: chain-sdk/ts directory
• Node Version: 22.14.0+
• Supports: Node.js and browser environments
• Dependencies: Uses CosmJS for wallet and signing operations

Related Resources

• Quick Start - Get started with your first deployment
• Examples - Real-world code examples
• API Reference - Complete API documentation