Making RPC Calls Using Avalanche SDK
In this guide, you will learn how to make JSON-RPC calls to Avalanche’s chains using the Avalanche SDK Client, a TypeScript SDK that provides comprehensive tools to interact with all Avalanche chains (P-Chain, X-Chain, C-Chain) and various APIs, including wallet functionality for transaction signing and management.Prerequisites
Before you begin, make sure you have the following:- Node.js (v14+) installed on your machine
- Basic familiarity with TypeScript/JavaScript and the command line
- Access to an Avalanche node endpoint (public or private)
Step 1: Install Dependencies
Create a new project and install the required packages:Step 2: Create the Avalanche Client
Create a new file calledavalancheClient.ts
to set up the Avalanche SDK client:
Step 3: P-Chain Operations
Create a file calledpChainOperations.ts
to demonstrate P-Chain operations:
Step 4: X-Chain Operations
Create a file calledxChainOperations.ts
for X-Chain operations:
Step 5: Wallet Operations
Create a file calledwalletOperations.ts
to demonstrate wallet functionality:
Step 6: Cross-Chain Transfers
Create a file calledcrossChainTransfers.ts
for cross-chain transfer examples:
Step 7: Advanced Transport Configuration
The SDK supports multiple transport types for different use cases:Using Environment Variables
For production use, store sensitive data in environment variables:Conclusion
The Avalanche SDK provides a comprehensive set of tools for interacting with the Avalanche network:- Multi-Chain Support: Complete API coverage for P-Chain, X-Chain, and C-Chain
- Wallet Functionality: Transaction signing, account management, and cross-chain transfers
- Type Safety: Full TypeScript support with auto-completion
- Transport Flexibility: HTTP, WebSocket, and fallback options for different use cases
- Built on Viem: Full compatibility with viem functionality
- Check the official examples
- NPM API documentation
- Join the Avalanche Discord #dev-tools channel for support