# Cardano CLI Staking Operator

> Execute staking operations: registration, delegation, rewards withdrawal. Manual invoke only.

- Skill: `majiayu000/cardano-cli-staking-operator` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds add majiayu000/cardano-cli-staking-operator`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/majiayu000/cardano-cli-staking-operator/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: majiayu000 (https://skillmd.com/u/majiayu000)
- Updated: 2026-09-09
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/majiayu000/cardano-cli-staking-operator

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# cardano-cli-staking-operator

> **OPERATOR SKILL**: Executes staking operations that modify on-chain state. Requires explicit human invocation.

## When to use

- When ready to register stake key, delegate, or withdraw rewards
- After reviewing guidance from `cardano-cli-staking`

## Operating rules (must follow)

- Confirm network and pool ID before delegation
- Verify stake key registration status before operations
- **REQUIRE explicit confirmation before any certificate submission**
- Show deposit/fee costs before proceeding

## Pre-flight checklist

```
[ ] Network: ___________
[ ] Stake key files exist and are correct
[ ] Payment key for fees available
[ ] Pool ID verified (for delegation)
[ ] Current rewards balance checked
```

## Execution workflow

### Check stake status first

```bash
cardano-cli conway query stake-address-info \
  --testnet-magic 1 \
  --address $(cat stake.addr)
```

### Register stake key (if not registered)

```bash
# Create registration certificate
cardano-cli conway stake-address registration-certificate \
  --stake-verification-key-file stake.vkey \
  --out-file stake-reg.cert

# Build tx with certificate
cardano-cli conway transaction build \
  --testnet-magic 1 \
  --tx-in <utxo>#<index> \
  --change-address <payment-addr> \
  --certificate-file stake-reg.cert \
  --out-file tx.unsigned

# Sign with BOTH payment and stake keys
cardano-cli conway transaction sign \
  --tx-file tx.unsigned \
  --signing-key-file payment.skey \
  --signing-key-file stake.skey \
  --testnet-magic 1 \
  --out-file tx.signed

# Submit (CONFIRM FIRST)
cardano-cli conway transaction submit \
  --testnet-magic 1 \
  --tx-file tx.signed
```

### Delegate to pool

```bash
# Create delegation certificate
cardano-cli conway stake-address stake-delegation-certificate \
  --stake-verification-key-file stake.vkey \
  --stake-pool-id <pool-id-bech32> \
  --out-file delegation.cert

# Build, sign (payment + stake), submit
# ... same pattern as registration
```

### Withdraw rewards

```bash
# Check rewards balance first
cardano-cli conway query stake-address-info \
  --testnet-magic 1 \
  --address $(cat stake.addr)

# Build withdrawal tx
cardano-cli conway transaction build \
  --testnet-magic 1 \
  --tx-in <utxo>#<index> \
  --withdrawal $(cat stake.addr)+<reward-amount> \
  --change-address <payment-addr> \
  --out-file tx.unsigned

# Sign with BOTH keys and submit
```

## Safety / key handling

- Verify pool ID from multiple sources before delegating
- Double-check reward withdrawal amounts
- Keep certificates for records
- Registration deposit is refundable on de-registration

## References

- `cardano-cli-staking` (guidance skill)
- `shared/PRINCIPLES.md`