Quickstart

Prerequisites

Before you begin, make sure you have the following installed:

• Node.js 18+
• Git
• Docker (for local development)
• Basic knowledge of blockchain development

Step 1: Install AggSandbox

Clone and install AggSandbox, the local development environment for Agglayer:

# Clone AggSandbox
git clone https://github.com/agglayer/aggsandbox.git

# Navigate to the directory
cd aggsandbox

# Install dependencies
make install

Step 2: Start Local Environment

Start your local Agglayer development environment:

# Start local development environment
aggsandbox start --detach

# Or fork from mainnet for testing with real data
aggsandbox start --fork --detach

Step 3: Verify Installation

Check that your environment is running correctly:

# Check available bridges
aggsandbox show bridges --network 0

# Monitor events
aggsandbox events --chain anvil-l1

Step 4: Your First Cross-chain Transaction

Now you're ready to make your first cross-chain transaction! Here's a simple example:

# Check the status of your local environment
aggsandbox status

# View available networks
aggsandbox show networks

What's Next?

Now that you have AggSandbox running, you can:

• Explore Examples: Check out the production-ready examples on the developer portal
• Learn Bridging: Start with Asset Bridging to transfer tokens
• Try Bridge-and-Call: Learn about Bridge-and-Call for atomic operations
• Use Agglayer SDK: Integrate with the Agglayer SDK for your applications

Troubleshooting

If you encounter any issues:

1. Check Docker: Make sure Docker is running
2. Verify Ports: Ensure ports 8545, 8546, and 8080 are available
3. Restart Services: Try aggsandbox stop then aggsandbox start --detach
4. Check Logs: Use aggsandbox logs to see detailed error messages