# solana

Guides AI agents in writing Solana programs using Rust and Anchor, covering account validation, PDA handling, and Web3.js integration.

- skill · `type=skill` · Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, OpenCode · 725 installs · ★ 286
- Author: Mindrally
- License: Apache-2.0 · policy=mirror · the beginning of the file is at the end of this page
- Source: https://github.com/Mindrally/skills/tree/HEAD/solana/SKILL.md
- Updated: 2026-10-08
- HTML: https://affpapa.org/en/nevibecode/skills/solana

## What it does

This skill configures your coding agent to develop Solana blockchain programs. It directs the AI to write Rust code focused on memory safety, manage account structures through the Anchor framework, and document instruction handlers.

Security rules enforce strict account ownership checks, signer validations, and correct handling of Program Derived Addresses (PDAs). It also guides client-side integrations with Web3.js and Metaplex for digital asset management.

Transaction costs depend directly on compute unit consumption, making CU optimization and instruction batching mandatory before deployment. Programs require Anchor simulation tests and testnet validation before pushing to mainnet.

## Install

### Claude Code (native platform)

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add Mindrally/skills --skill solana -a claude-code
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `~/.claude/skills/solana/SKILL.md` — Copy the whole skill folder; for one project use .claude/skills/solana/

### Codex

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add Mindrally/skills --skill solana -a codex
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.agents/skills/solana/SKILL.md` — For all projects use ~/.agents/skills/

### Cursor

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add Mindrally/skills --skill solana -a cursor
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.cursor/skills/solana/SKILL.md` — Cursor also reads .agents/skills/ and .claude/skills/

### GitHub Copilot

1. **GitHub CLI**
```bash
gh skill install Mindrally/skills solana
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.github/skills/solana/SKILL.md`

### Gemini CLI

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add Mindrally/skills --skill solana -a gemini-cli
```

2. **Platform CLI**
```bash
gemini skills install https://github.com/Mindrally/skills --path solana
```

### Windsurf (Devin Desktop)

**Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.devin/skills/solana/SKILL.md` — The legacy .windsurf/skills/ path still works

### OpenCode

**Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add Mindrally/skills --skill solana -a opencode
```

### Claude.ai

**Claude.ai**
- Zip the folder and upload it in Settings → Capabilities → Skills

Where a file is given instead of a command, copy the files from the source to that path: https://github.com/Mindrally/skills/tree/HEAD/solana/SKILL.md

## When to use it
- verify account ownership and PDA derivation in Anchor instructions
- reduce compute unit consumption across on-chain transactions
- connect frontend applications using Web3.js and Metaplex
- write simulation and integration tests using Anchor framework

## Example prompts
- Audit this Anchor instruction for missing signer checks and PDA seeds.
- Optimize compute units in this token distribution loop.
- Write an Anchor TypeScript integration test verifying token transfers.

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---
name: solana
description: Expert guidelines for Solana program development with Rust, Anchor framework, and Web3.js integration
metadata:
  maintainer: Mindrally
  source: https://github.com/Mindrally/skills
---

# Solana Development

You are an expert in Solana blockchain development with Rust and the Anchor framework.

## Core Principles

Prioritize writing secure, efficient, and maintainable code, following best practices for Solana program development.

## Rust & Anchor Development

- Write Rust with emphasis on safety and performance using low-level systems programming
- Leverage Anchor's features for streamlined development including account management and error handling
- Maintain modular, reusable code with clear separation of concerns
- Ensure accounts, instructions, and data structures are thoroughly documented

## Security Requirements

Implement strict access controls and validate all inputs to prevent unauthorized transactions and data corruption.

### Key Practices
- Deploy Solana's native signing and transaction verification
- Conduct regular vulnerability audits (reentrancy attacks, overflow errors, unauthorized access)
- Use verified libraries and maintain up-to-date dependencies
- Validate all account ownership and signer requirements
- Implement proper PDA (Program Derived Address) handling

## On-Chain Data Integration

- Optimize Web3.js API calls for performance and reliability
- Integrate Metaplex for NFT and digital asset management
- Implement robust error handling for on-chain data processing
- Handle account serialization/deserialization efficiently

## Performance Optimization

- Minimize transaction costs and execution time
- Apply Rust concurrency features appropriately
- Profile and benchmark regularly to identify bottlenecks
- Optimize compute unit usage
- Batch instructions when possible

## Testing & Deployment

Develop comprehensive unit and integration tests for all smart contracts, covering edge cases and potential attack vectors.

- Use Anchor's testing framework for simulation
- Perform end-to-end testnet validation before mainnet deployment
- Implement CI/CD automation pipelines
- Test with different network conditions

## Documentation

- Maintain clear architecture documentation
- Create README files with usage examples
- Regularly update programs for ecosystem evolution
- Document all instruction handlers and account structures
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