# Introduction

TRON-CLI is a command line tool which allows developers to quickly set up and manage TRON Nodes and service.

# Dependencies

• Python 3.6+

• JDK 1.8

• MongoDB (for event server)

• MacOS or Linux

# Installation

In the destination directory, optionally set up the python virtual environment and activate the environment. Then perform the pip install for troncli.

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Why Python Virtual Environments?

TRON-CLI, like many Python programs, contains essential dependency files. In the absence of a Python Virtual Environment, a `pip install` command by default downloads the required package into your local machine's **lib/python/site-packages** directory. If another Python program checks for a different version of the same package dependency, that program may end up using the wrong package since there exists no indication of version number. With a Python Virtual Environment, all the required dependencies are neatly packaged into a `venv` directory that conveniently resides on the same level as your working directory. This eliminates any potential confusion stemming from package name overlap, as well as making the package easier to locate.

A successful `pip install` within the virtual environment produces the following output:

# TRON-CLI Interactive Mode

Quickly set up what you want by answering a few questions:

# TRON-CLI Quickstart

For those wanting to start up a local private network, you can run the command `tron-cli quick`. This command sets up the `tron_nodes` directory and sub-folders, moves the .jar files into the folders, sets up the configuration files on default ports, runs the node, and outputs the status details.

By default, it will set up a private test-net full node.

• You can also type `--nettype main` to set up a Full Node that syncs to the Mainnet.

• Type `--reset True` to reset all.

# TRON-CLI Mainnet

The following procedures allow for advanced users to customize their setup and connect to the Mainnet. The process consists of initialization, settings configuration, and running the node.

## Initialization

Run the 'tron-cli init' command to set up the directories, download the .jar files, and move the .jar files into the directories:

This command creates a directory called `tron_nodes` in the working directory and then creates the four folders `fullnode`, `soliditynode`, `eventnode`, and `gridapi`. The command then downloads `full.jar` and `solidity.jar`, and places these executable files within their respective folders.

## Configuration

TRON-CLI allows users to easily configure HTTP and gRPC IP ports for Full and Solidity nodes. The default settings are:

**Full Node HTTP**: 8500 **Solidity Node HTTP**: 8600 **Event-Node HTTP**: 8400 **Full Node RPC**: 58500 **Solidity Node RPC**: 58600 **Event-Node RPC**: 58400

To customize a setting, simply execute the `tron-cli config --nettype` command. For example, to set Full Node HTTP port to 8090, run `tron-cli config --fullhttpport 8090`:

## Run Node

To launch a full node only, execute `tron-cli run`:

You can then check the overall node status with `tron-cli status`:

To run a solidity node, run the command `tron-cli run --nodetype sol`. For event node, run the command `tron-cli run --nodetype event`:

## Check Logs

Once both a Full Node and Solidity Node are running, you can view the synchronization logs. The Full Node log is located under `tron_nodes/fullnode/logs/tron.log`, while Solidity Node log is located under `tron_nodes/soliditynode/logs/tron.log`. The logs are updated dynamically, with the Solidity Node 1 block behind the Full Node due to syncing.

## Stop Node

Stop a node easily by running the following command:

# Common Use Cases

**Note:** It is highly suggested to first take a look at `tron-cli i`, as Interactive Mode should cover most use cases.

## 1. Private Net Nodes Setup

_Setup Full Node_

_Add Solidity Node_

## 2. Mainnet Nodes Setup

_Init_

_Config to Mainnet_

_Run Full Node_

## 3. Advanced Config to Start Nodes

_Initialize_

_Detail Configuration (Specify parameter to overwrite default)_

_Run Full/Sol_

## 4. Private Full Node + Event Node + Tron-Grid

_Install MongoDB and create User and Database. Then initialize._

_Config (Specify parameter to overwrite default)_ **dbname, dbusername, and dbpassword are required to set**

_Run Full Node, Event Node, and Tron-Grid_

## 5. Mainnet Event Node + Tron-Grid

_Install MongoDB and create User and Database. Then initialize_

_Config (Specify parameter to overwrite default)_ **dbname, dbusername, and dbpassword are required to set**

_Run Event Node_

_Run Tron-Grid_

# Commands Overview

# Installation FAQs

1. How to fix "fail to build a wheel for psutil" error?

a. Please check if clang is installed correctly, or install it using Homebrew:

b. Please check if you are using Python 3.x

2. How to test in a virtual environment?

a. Create Virtual Environment

b. Activate VENV

c. Install TRON-CLI in VENV

d. Deactivate the VENV when done testing or using

# GitHub Link

<a href="https://tronprotocol.github.io/tron-cli/" target="_blank">https://tronprotocol.github.io/tron-cli/</a>