tools-only Algorand TypeScript Reference Index
This skill includes detailed reference files for specific topics. Consult these when you need in-depth guidance.
Reference Files
| File | Topics Covered |
|---|---|
| types-and-values.md | AVM types, uint64, bytes, clone(), value semantics |
| storage.md | GlobalState, LocalState, BoxMap, Box, MBR funding |
| methods-and-abi.md | Decorators, lifecycle methods, visibility, return types |
| transactions.md | Group transactions (gtxn), inner transactions (itxn) |
Quick Reference
Types
| AVM Type | TypeScript | Creation |
|---|---|---|
| uint64 | uint64 |
Uint64(n) |
| bytes | bytes |
Bytes('...') |
| string | string |
Native string |
| bool | boolean |
Native boolean |
| biguint | biguint |
BigUint(n) |
Storage
| Type | Scope | Use Case |
|---|---|---|
| GlobalState | App-wide | Single values, app config |
| LocalState | Per-account | User-specific data |
| BoxMap | App-wide | Key-value storage, large data |
| Box | App-wide | Single large value |
Method Decorators
| Decorator | Purpose |
|---|---|
@abimethod() |
ABI-callable method |
@abimethod({ readonly: true }) |
Read-only method |
@baremethod({ onCreate: 'require' }) |
Create handler |
@baremethod({ onUpdate: 'require' }) |
Update handler |
Clone Rules
// Always clone when:
const value = clone(this.storage.value) // Reading from storage
this.storage.value = clone(updated) // Writing to storage
for (const item of clone(array)) { } // Iterating arrays
const copy = clone(original) // Copying complex types