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Solana Dev by getpipher — Agent Skill

Name: Solana Dev
Author: getpipher

Solana Dev

End-to-end Solana development playbook (Jan 2026). Prefer Solana Foundation framework-kit (@solana/client + @solana/react-hooks) for React/Next.js UI. Prefer @solana/kit for all new client/RPC/transaction code. When legacy dependencies require web3.js, isolate it behind @solana/web3-compat (or @solana/web3.js as a true legacy fallback). Covers wallet-standard-first connection (incl. ConnectorKit), Anchor/Pinocchio programs, Codama-based client generation, LiteSVM/Mollusk/Surfpool testing, and security checklists.

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Solana Development Skill (framework-kit-first)

What this Skill is for

Use this Skill when the user asks for:

Solana dApp UI work (React / Next.js)
Wallet connection + signing flows
Transaction building / sending / confirmation UX
On-chain program development (Anchor or Pinocchio)
Client SDK generation (typed program clients)
Local testing (LiteSVM, Mollusk, Surfpool)
Security hardening and audit-style reviews

Default stack decisions (opinionated)

UI: framework-kit first

Use @solana/client + @solana/react-hooks.
Prefer Wallet Standard discovery/connect via the framework-kit client.

SDK: @solana/kit first

Prefer Kit types (Address, Signer, transaction message APIs, codecs).
Prefer @solana-program/* instruction builders over hand-rolled instruction data.

Legacy compatibility: web3.js only at boundaries

If you must integrate a library that expects web3.js objects (PublicKey, Transaction, Connection), use @solana/web3-compat as the boundary adapter.
Do not let web3.js types leak across the entire app; contain them to adapter modules.

Programs

Default: Anchor (fast iteration, IDL generation, mature tooling).
Performance/footprint: Pinocchio when you need CU optimization, minimal binary size, zero dependencies, or fine-grained control over parsing/allocations.

Testing

Default: LiteSVM or Mollusk for unit tests (fast feedback, runs in-process).
Use Surfpool for integration tests against realistic cluster state (mainnet/devnet) locally.
Use solana-test-validator only when you need specific RPC behaviors not emulated by LiteSVM.

Operating procedure (how to execute tasks)

When solving a Solana task:

1. Classify the task layer

UI/wallet/hook layer
Client SDK/scripts layer
Program layer (+ IDL)
Testing/CI layer
Infra (RPC/indexing/monitoring)

2. Pick the right building blocks

UI: framework-kit patterns.
Scripts/backends: @solana/kit directly.
Legacy library present: introduce a web3-compat adapter boundary.
High-performance programs: Pinocchio over Anchor.

3. Implement with Solana-specific correctness

Always be explicit about:

cluster + RPC endpoints + websocket endpoints
fee payer + recent blockhash
compute budget + prioritization (where relevant)
expected account owners + signers + writability
token program variant (SPL Token vs Token-2022) and any extensions

4. Add tests

Unit test: LiteSVM or Mollusk.
Integration test: Surfpool.
For "wallet UX", add mocked hook/provider tests where appropriate.

5. Deliverables expectations

When you implement changes, provide:

exact files changed + diffs (or patch-style output)
commands to install/build/test
a short "risk notes" section for anything touching signing/fees/CPIs/token transfers

Progressive disclosure (read when needed)

UI + wallet + hooks: frontend-framework-kit.md
Kit ↔ web3.js boundary: kit-web3-interop.md
Anchor programs: programs-anchor.md
Pinocchio programs: programs-pinocchio.md
Testing strategy: testing.md
IDLs + codegen: idl-codegen.md
Payments: payments.md
Security checklist: security.md
Reference links: resources.md

---name: solana-devdescription: End-to-end Solana development playbook (Jan 2026). Prefer Solana Foundation framework-kit (@solana/client + @solana/react-hooks) for React/Next.js UI. Prefer @solana/kit for all new client/RPC/transaction code. When legacy dependencies require web3.js, isolate it behind @solana/web3-compat (or @solana/web3.js as a true legacy fallback). Covers wallet-standard-first connection (incl. ConnectorKit), Anchor/Pinocchio programs, Codama-based client generation, LiteSVM/Mollusk/Surfpool testing, and security checklists.---# Solana Development Skill (framework-kit-first)## What this Skill is forUse this Skill when the user asks for:- Solana dApp UI work (React / Next.js)- Wallet connection + signing flows- Transaction building / sending / confirmation UX- On-chain program development (Anchor or Pinocchio)- Client SDK generation (typed program clients)- Local testing (LiteSVM, Mollusk, Surfpool)- Security hardening and audit-style reviews## Default stack decisions (opinionated)1) **UI: framework-kit first**- Use `@solana/client` + `@solana/react-hooks`.- Prefer Wallet Standard discovery/connect via the framework-kit client.2) **SDK: @solana/kit first**- Prefer Kit types (`Address`, `Signer`, transaction message APIs, codecs).- Prefer `@solana-program/*` instruction builders over hand-rolled instruction data.3) **Legacy compatibility: web3.js only at boundaries**- If you must integrate a library that expects web3.js objects (`PublicKey`, `Transaction`, `Connection`), use `@solana/web3-compat` as the boundary adapter.- Do not let web3.js types leak across the entire app; contain them to adapter modules.4) **Programs**- Default: Anchor (fast iteration, IDL generation, mature tooling).- Performance/footprint: Pinocchio when you need CU optimization, minimal binary size, zero dependencies, or fine-grained control over parsing/allocations.5) **Testing**- Default: LiteSVM or Mollusk for unit tests (fast feedback, runs in-process).- Use Surfpool for integration tests against realistic cluster state (mainnet/devnet) locally.- Use solana-test-validator only when you need specific RPC behaviors not emulated by LiteSVM.## Operating procedure (how to execute tasks)When solving a Solana task:### 1. Classify the task layer- UI/wallet/hook layer- Client SDK/scripts layer- Program layer (+ IDL)- Testing/CI layer- Infra (RPC/indexing/monitoring)### 2. Pick the right building blocks- UI: framework-kit patterns.- Scripts/backends: @solana/kit directly.- Legacy library present: introduce a web3-compat adapter boundary.- High-performance programs: Pinocchio over Anchor.### 3. Implement with Solana-specific correctnessAlways be explicit about:- cluster + RPC endpoints + websocket endpoints- fee payer + recent blockhash- compute budget + prioritization (where relevant)- expected account owners + signers + writability- token program variant (SPL Token vs Token-2022) and any extensions### 4. Add tests- Unit test: LiteSVM or Mollusk.- Integration test: Surfpool.- For "wallet UX", add mocked hook/provider tests where appropriate.### 5. Deliverables expectationsWhen you implement changes, provide:- exact files changed + diffs (or patch-style output)- commands to install/build/test- a short "risk notes" section for anything touching signing/fees/CPIs/token transfers## Progressive disclosure (read when needed)- UI + wallet + hooks: [frontend-framework-kit.md](frontend-framework-kit.md)- Kit ↔ web3.js boundary: [kit-web3-interop.md](kit-web3-interop.md)- Anchor programs: [programs-anchor.md](programs-anchor.md)- Pinocchio programs: [programs-pinocchio.md](programs-pinocchio.md)- Testing strategy: [testing.md](testing.md)- IDLs + codegen: [idl-codegen.md](idl-codegen.md)- Payments: [payments.md](payments.md)- Security checklist: [security.md](security.md)- Reference links: [resources.md](resources.md)

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