Installation

This guide will walk you through the process of installing Meta Contract, a Foundry-based smart contract framework.

Prerequisites

Before installing Meta Contract, ensure you have the following:

1. Foundry installed on your system
2. Git installed on your system
3. A code editor of your choice (e.g., Cursor, Visual Studio Code)

Installation Steps

1. Initialize your project with the meta contract template:

   forge init <project-name> -t metacontract/template

2. Navigate to your project directory:

   cd <project-name>

3. Install the dependencies using Foundry:

   forge install

4. Build the project:

   forge build

5. Run the tests to ensure everything is working correctly:

   forge test

Troubleshooting

If you encounter any issues during the installation process, try the following:

1. Forge command not found: Ensure that Foundry is correctly installed and added to your system PATH.

2. Dependency installation fails: Check your internet connection and try running forge install again. If the issue persists, manually clone the required repositories into the lib directory.

3. Build errors: Make sure you have the latest version of Foundry installed. You can update Foundry using foundryup.

If you're still experiencing issues, please reach out to our community for support.

Next Steps

Now that you have Meta Contract installed, proceed to the Basic Setup guide to configure your development environment and start working on your first Meta Contract project.

For a hands-on introduction to Meta Contract, check out our Simple DAO Tutorial.