**solana-dev-skill**

Solana Development Skill for Claude Code

A comprehensive Claude Code skill for modern Solana development (January 2026 best practices).

Overview

This skill provides Claude Code with deep knowledge of the current Solana development ecosystem:

• UI: Solana Foundation framework-kit (@solana/client + @solana/react-hooks)
• SDK: @solana/kit (v5.x) for new client work
• Legacy Interop: @solana/web3-compat for bridging to web3.js dependencies
• Programs: Anchor (default), Pinocchio for high-performance needs
• Testing: LiteSVM/Mollusk for unit tests, Surfpool for integration
• Codegen: Codama-first IDL and client generation
• Security: Comprehensive vulnerability patterns and prevention
• Toolchain: Version compatibility, common errors, and troubleshooting guides

Installation

Quick Install

npx skills add https://github.com/solana-foundation/solana-dev-skill

Manual Install

git clone https://github.com/solana-foundation/solana-dev-skill
cd solana-dev-skill
./install.sh

Skill Structure

skill/
├── SKILL.md                         # Main skill definition (required)
└── references/
    ├── frontend-framework-kit.md    # UI patterns with framework-kit
    ├── kit-web3-interop.md          # Kit ↔ web3.js boundary patterns
    ├── testing.md                   # Testing (LiteSVM/Mollusk/Surfpool)
    ├── idl-codegen.md               # IDL and client generation
    ├── payments.md                  # Payments with Commerce Kit
    ├── security.md                  # Security vulnerabilities & prevention
    ├── resources.md                 # Curated reference links
    ├── compatibility-matrix.md      # Version compatibility tables (Anchor/Solana/Rust/GLIBC)
    ├── common-errors.md             # Error message → solution mappings
    ├── confidential-transfers.md    # Confidential transfers (Token-2022 ZK)
    ├── programs/
    │   ├── anchor.md                # Anchor program development

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