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Txtx

Txtx is a Rust-based CLI and runbook system for describing and executing state-aware blockchain deployments and operational procedures. Its documented capabilities include Solana program deployments, other SVM chains such as Eclipse, and deterministic EVM deployments using CREATE2.

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Practical overview

When it fits

Use Txtx when a blockchain deployment or operational workflow needs to be described as a repeatable runbook and managed with execution state. Its documented chain-specific capabilities make it relevant for Solana program deployments and deterministic EVM deployments with CREATE2.

Who it is for

  • Developers preparing repeatable smart-contract or blockchain-program deployments.
  • Teams that need declarative, state-aware procedures for blockchain operations.
  • Operators planning workflows that involve wallet signatures or multisig ceremonies.

Documented uses

  • Describe blockchain deployment and operational procedures as declarative runbooks.
  • Use prior execution state alongside current runbook files to carry out updates.
  • Create repeatable Solana program deployment workflows, including for other SVM chains such as Eclipse.
  • Use CREATE2 for deterministic EVM contract deployment workflows.
  • Guide runbook execution through an optional local Web UI with wallet and multisig-related flows.
Before you choose

Requirements & limits

The CLI can be installed through Homebrew on macOS, an install script or a manual build; the README links to installation documentation for other options. Txtx is identified as beta, with the README recommending testing use.

  • The CLI is written in Rust and the public repository is licensed Apache-2.0.
  • A declarative language and state-aware runtime distinguish the workflow from a collection of one-off deployment scripts.
  • The optional Web UI runs locally and is described as supporting wallet guidance, wallet provisioning and multisig ceremonies.
  • The README recommends testing use because Txtx is in beta.
  • The README confirms CREATE2 support but does not list every supported EVM network.

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 Txtx with Homebrew on macOS

Install the Txtx CLI using the documented macOS Homebrew command.

Before you start

  • A macOS system
  • Homebrew

Steps

  1. Open a terminal.

  2. Run brew install txtx/taps/txtx.

Expected outcome

The documented Homebrew installation command has been run to install the Txtx CLI.

Guide limitations

  • This guide covers installation only, not authoring or executing a runbook.
  • The README labels Txtx beta and recommends using it for testing purposes.
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