use-algokit-cli
AlgoKit CLI commands for building, testing, and deploying Algorand applications. Use when building or compiling smart contracts, running test suites, deploying to localnet, managing local Algorand network, or understanding the development workflow. Strong triggers include "build the contract", "run the tests", "start localnet", "deploy to localnet", "algokit project run", "localnet status".
Resources
1Install
npx skillscat add algorand-devrel/algorand-agent-skills/use-algokit-cli Install via the SkillsCat registry.
SKILL.md
AlgoKit Commands
Standard commands for Algorand development with AlgoKit CLI.
Overview / Core Workflow
- Write contract code
- Build:
algokit project run build - Write tests using generated clients
- Test:
algokit project run test - Deploy:
algokit project deploy localnet
How to proceed
Build contracts:
algokit project run buildThis compiles contracts via Puya, generates ARC56 specs, and creates typed clients.
Run tests:
algokit project run testExecutes the test suite using Vitest.
Start localnet (if needed):
algokit localnet startDeploy to localnet:
algokit project deploy localnetCheck build artifacts:
artifacts/— Compiled contracts, ARC56 specs- Generated client files for TypeScript/Python
Important Rules / Guidelines
- Always build before testing — Tests use generated clients
- Only deploy when explicitly requested — Don't auto-deploy
- Check localnet status before deployment operations
- Reset localnet if you need a clean state
Common Variations / Edge Cases
| Scenario | Command |
|---|---|
| Start local network | algokit localnet start |
| Stop local network | algokit localnet stop |
| Reset network state | algokit localnet reset |
| Check network status | algokit localnet status |
| Build fails | Check Puya compiler errors, fix contract code |
| Tests fail | Check test assertions, fix contract or test code |
References / Further Reading
Install
npx skillscat add algorand-devrel/algorand-agent-skills/use-algokit-cli Install via the SkillsCat registry.