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Getting Started

Welcome! This guide will help you get started with GLIN SDK in just a few minutes.

Prerequisites​

Before you begin, make sure you have:

  • For TypeScript SDK:

    • Node.js 18+ installed
    • npm, yarn, or pnpm package manager
    • Basic knowledge of JavaScript/TypeScript

  • For Rust SDK:

    • Rust 1.70+ installed (rustup recommended)
    • Cargo package manager
    • Basic knowledge of Rust and async programming

Choose Your SDK​

GLIN provides SDKs for multiple languages. Choose the one that fits your use case:

TypeScript/JavaScript​

Best for:

  • 🌐 Web applications (React, Vue, Svelte)
  • 🖥️ Node.js backend services
  • 📱 Browser extensions
  • 🔗 Full-stack applications
npm install @glin-ai/sdk

TypeScript Setup Guide →

Rust​

Best for:

  • 🛠️ CLI tools and utilities
  • ⚡ High-performance indexers
  • 🔒 Backend services
  • 📊 Data processing pipelines
cargo add glin-client glin-contracts

Rust Setup Guide →

Next Steps​

  1. Installation → - Detailed installation instructions
  2. Quick Start → - Build your first app
  3. Core Concepts → - Understand GLIN architecture

What You'll Build​

By the end of this guide, you'll be able to:

  • ✅ Connect to GLIN Network
  • ✅ Create and manage accounts
  • ✅ Send transactions
  • ✅ Deploy smart contracts
  • ✅ Interact with deployed contracts
  • ✅ Subscribe to blockchain events

Example Application​

Here's what a simple GLIN app looks like:

TypeScript:

import { GlinClient } from '@glin-ai/sdk';

const client = await GlinClient.connect('wss://testnet.glin.ai');
const balance = await client.getBalance('5GrwvaEF...');
console.log(`Balance: ${balance.free} GLIN`);

Rust:

use glin_client::create_client;

let client = create_client("wss://testnet.glin.ai").await?;
let balance = client.get_balance("5GrwvaEF...").await?;
println!("Balance: {} GLIN", balance.free);

Need Help?​

Let's get started! →