Environment Setup with AlgoKit

Before you can start building on Algorand, you need to set up your development environment properly. This includes installing a few essential tools that will allow you to run local networks, manage your codebase, and execute scripts. These tools are required for installing and using AlgoKit, the core toolkit for Algorand development. Make sure to complete the following steps before moving on.

• Docker: Required to run a local test network. Install Docker Desktop.
• Git: For version control.
• Python: Version 3.12 or newer.

Installation

The recommended way to install AlgoKit is with pipx to avoid conflicts with other Python packages.

#Install pipx 
python3 -m pip install --user pipx
python3 -m pipx ensurepath

#Close and reopen your terminal, then install AlgoKit
pipx install algokit