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Nigiri

Nigiri is a command-line tool that manages a Docker Compose-based local Bitcoin regtest environment, bundling a Bitcoin Core node, Electrum blockchain explorer and Chopsticks JSON HTTP proxy with faucet and automatic block-generation endpoints.

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Practical overview

When it fits

Use Nigiri when a Bitcoin development workflow needs a locally managed regtest node, explorer and test utilities, or when a local setup also needs the documented Liquid or Lightning components.

Who it is for

  • Bitcoin application developers who need a local regtest node and tools for testing transactions.
  • Developers who want to inspect local blocks and blockchain activity through an explorer.
  • Teams testing Bitcoin alongside documented Liquid or Lightning services in a local environment.

Documented uses

  • Start and stop a local Bitcoin regtest environment.
  • Inspect local blockchain activity in Electrum.
  • Fund test addresses, broadcast raw transactions and generate blocks for development workflows.
  • Add documented Elements/Liquid and Lightning services when those are relevant to a test setup.
  • Inspect service logs and use bundled command-line interfaces.
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Requirements & limits

The project provides a pre-built CLI installer and documents a Docker-based setup. Its repository lists the MIT license.

  • Docker is required to run the Compose-based services; Windows users are advised to use WSL with Docker integration.
  • The core environment is Bitcoin regtest; Liquid and Lightning services are enabled with separate flags.
  • On macOS Monterey and later, AirPlay Receiver can occupy port 5000, which the README identifies as a possible explorer conflict.
  • The README documents nigiri stop --delete as removing containers, configuration and new data written in volumes.

Check current requirements in the official documentation. Source-based guidance does not mean OpenViST has run or independently tested this project.

Source-based practical guide

Install Nigiri and start its local environment

Install the Nigiri CLI, start the documented Bitcoin and Ark services, and open the local blockchain explorer.

Before you start

  • A Docker daemon configured for the computer.
  • On Windows, the README recommends WSL with Docker configured to integrate with it.

Steps

  1. Install the Nigiri CLI using the documented pre-built binary installer.

  2. Ensure the Docker daemon is running; on macOS, the README shows open -a Docker.

  3. Close and reopen the terminal, then run nigiri start --ark.

  4. Open http://localhost:5000 to inspect the Bitcoin blockchain.

Expected outcome

A local Nigiri environment with Bitcoin and Ark services, plus an explorer at localhost:5000.

Guide limitations

  • The README notes that on macOS Monterey and later, AirPlay Receiver may conflict with the explorer on port 5000; it documents disabling AirPlay Receiver or changing the Esplora port.
  • The README recommends WSL for Windows and Docker's WSL integration.
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NigiriStart and stop a local Bitcoin regtest environment.CLI, Docker, LinuxThe project provides a pre-built CLI installer and documents a Docker-based setup. Its repository lists the MIT license.
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