Prerequisites
State OS requirements, minimum RAM, bandwidth, any account signups required, and wallet setup.
- OS: Ubuntu 22.04 LTS
- RAM: 8GB minimum
- Disk: 50GB free
- Account created at protocol site
Quick Start (TL;DR)
# Example one-line bootstrap
curl -fsSL https://example.com/install.sh | bash
Provide a shortcut for advanced users. Ensure the full steps below clarify what the script does.
Step-by-Step Setup
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Install Dependencies
Install required system packages and language runtimes.
sudo apt update sudo apt install -y docker.io docker-compose git -
Clone Repository
Fetch official node software.
git clone https://github.com/example/protocol-node.git cd protocol-node -
Configure Environment
Create and edit the
.envfile with your keys.cp .env.example .env nano .env -
Start the Node
Run the primary service components.
docker compose up -d -
Verify Operation
Check logs and basic health endpoints.
docker compose logs --tail=50 curl http://localhost:8080/health
Troubleshooting
List common errors and solutions. Encourage users to retry with diagnostic commands.
Container restarts repeatedly → check memory limits or missing API key in .env.
Maintenance
Include update cadence, backup considerations, and security notes.
# Update
git pull origin main
docker compose pull
docker compose up -d --force-recreate
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