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Set up your project

Follow these steps to prepare and run the Chromia GOAT demo project.

Prerequisites​

  • Node.js: Install version 22 or higher by downloading it from this link.

  • MetaMask extension: Install the MetaMask browser extension to manage your EVM accounts and connect them to Chromia.

  • Two Chromia accounts: Create two separate EVM accounts in MetaMask, and for each account, visit the Chromia testnet faucet and follow the steps on the faucet page to fund and create a new Chromia account.

Setup instructions​

  1. Clone the repository: Open your terminal and run the following:

    git clone https://bitbucket.org/chromawallet/chromia-goat-demo.git
    cd chromia-goat-demo

  2. Install dependencies: Run npm install to install all the required packages.

  3. Set up your .env file: Copy the .env.template file provided in the repository, rename it to .env, and replace the placeholder values with your actual AI service credentials like this:

    VITE_AI_API_KEY=your-api-key-here
    VITE_AI_BASE_URL=your-base-url-here
    VITE_AI_MODEL_NAME=your-model-name-here

  4. Start the development server: Launch the Vite development server by running npm run dev.

  5. Connect MetaMask: Open your browser and navigate to the URL provided by the Vite development server (e.g., http://localhost:3000), and use MetaMask to connect your EVM account.