@gala-chain/connect

GalaChain Connect

GalaChain Connect is a library that provides developers with capabilities comparable to ethers.js, allowing users to connect to and interact with GalaChain using wallets such as MetaMask.

Table of Contents

• Features
• Installation
• Building
• Running Unit Tests
• Examples
• Local Library Testing

Features

• Client-Side Signing and Calls: Enables applications to interact with GalaChain using client-side signing via web3 wallets like MetaMask and Trust Wallet.
• Server-Side Signing and Calls: Supports server-side interactions with GalaChain using private keys for automated processes or backend services.
• Unified API Interface: Provides a consistent API for both client-side and server-side interactions with GalaChain.

Installation

To install Gala Connect, run:

npm install @gala-chain/connect

Building

Run the following command to build the library:

nx build chain-connect

Running Unit Tests

To execute the unit tests via Jest, run:

nx test chain-connect

Examples

The Examples Documentation provides detailed examples on how to use GalaChain Connect, including:

• Connecting to a Web3 wallet and interacting with GalaChain on the client side.
• Performing server-side signing and interactions using a private key.

Local Library Testing

To test the library locally in another project:

• Build the library:

  nx build chain-connect
  

• Link the library:

  npm link
  

• In your project where you want to test the library, link it:

  npm link @gala-chain/connect