Installing development tools
Set up Clarinet and VS Code for Stacks development.
Get your development environment ready with Clarinet and the VS Code extension. These tools provide everything you need to write, test, and deploy smart contracts.
Install Clarinet
Terminal
$brew install clarinet
Verify installation:
Terminal
$clarinet --versionclarinet-cli 2.10.0
Install VS Code extension
Terminal
$code --install-extension hirosystems.clarity-lsp
Or install from VS Code: Extensions panel → Search "Clarity" → Install
Configuration options
| Setting | Command | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Shell completions | clarinet completions <shell> | Enable tab completion for commands |
| Update Clarinet | brew upgrade clarinet | Get the latest version (macOS) |
| Extension settings | VS Code Settings → Clarity | Configure formatter, linting |
Test your environment
Verify your setup is working correctly:
Terminal
$clarinet new my-test && cd my-testCreated directory my-testCreated file Clarinet.toml$clarinet contract new counterCreated file contracts/counter.clarCreated file tests/counter.test.ts$npm run test✔ 0 passed | 0 failed
Common issues
For detailed VS Code features, see the extension guide.