Surfpool - Solana Development Environment

The definitive guide for Surfpool - where developers start their Solana journey. A drop-in replacement for solana-test-validator that enables local program simulation using Mainnet accounts fetched just-in-time.

What is Surfpool?

Surfpool is a comprehensive development environment that combines local-first testing with real Mainnet data access:

• Mainnet Forking - Clone accounts, programs, and token balances from Mainnet instantly
• Cheatcodes - Special RPC methods for time travel, balance manipulation, and state control
• Infrastructure as Code - Reproducible, auditable deployments using txtx DSL
• Surfpool Studio - Embedded dashboard with transaction inspection and profiling
• Universal Faucet - Get SOL, USDC, USDT, BONK from a single interface

Key Benefits