Ethers
Installation
How to install and set up zksync-ethers for your project.
Learn how to install and set up the zksync-ethers library to interact with the ZKsync network, leveraging its
features for Ethereum scaling and Layer 2 solutions.
If you're migrating from
zksync-web3, please refer to the migration guide for
detailed instructions.Prerequisites
Ensure you have the following installed on your machine:
- Node.js (version 14.x or later)
- A package manager like npm, yarn, pnpm, or bun.
Installation steps
Step 1: Initialize your project
Create a new Node.js project or navigate to your existing project directory.
mkdir my-zksync-project
cd my-zksync-project
npm init -y
Step 2: Install zksync-ethers
Install the zksync-ethers library along with its peer dependency, ethers. Choose the appropriate
version of ethers based on your needs.
npm install zksync-ethers@5 ethers@5