Set up your project

Complete the steps below to get the Chromia GOAT demo project running on your machine.

Prerequisites

• Node.js: You need version 22 or later. Download it from the Node.js website.

• MetaMask extension: Add the MetaMask extension to your browser. You use it to hold your EVM accounts and link them to Chromia.

• Two Chromia accounts: In MetaMask, set up two distinct EVM accounts. For each one, open the Chromia testnet faucet and complete the steps shown there to fund it and create a new Chromia account.

Setup instructions

1. Clone the repository: Run this command in your terminal:

   git clone https://bitbucket.org/chromawallet/chromia-goat-demo.gitcd chromia-goat-demo

2. Install dependencies: Execute npm install to pull in every package the project needs.

3. Set up your .env file: Make a copy of the repository's .env.template file and name it .env. Then swap the placeholder values for your real AI service credentials, as shown here:

   VITE_AI_API_KEY=your-api-key-hereVITE_AI_BASE_URL=your-base-url-hereVITE_AI_MODEL_NAME=your-model-name-here

4. Start the development server: Run npm run dev to start the Vite development server.

5. Connect MetaMask: In your browser, go to the URL that the Vite development server prints (shown in your terminal). Then connect your EVM account through MetaMask.