- name
- ts-sdk-client
- description
- license
- MIT
- metadata
- author
- aptos-labs
- version
- 1.0
- category
- sdk
- tags
- ["typescript", "sdk", "client", "aptos", "config", "network"]
- priority
- high
TypeScript SDK: Aptos Client
Purpose
Guide creation and configuration of the Aptos client and AptosConfig in @aptos-labs/ts-sdk. One client instance is used for all read/write and account/transaction APIs.
ALWAYS
- Create one Aptos instance per app (singleton) and reuse it – avoid multiple
new Aptos(config)for the same
network.
- Configure network via
AptosConfig– useNetwork.TESTNETorNetwork.MAINNET(or custom endpoints). - Use environment variables for network/URLs in production – e.g.
process.env.APTOS_NETWORKor
import.meta.env.VITE_APP_NETWORK.
- Use
Network.TESTNETas default for development – devnet resets frequently.
NEVER
- Do not create a new Aptos client per request – reuse the singleton.
- Do not hardcode fullnode/indexer URLs in source when using public networks – use
Networkenum. - Do not omit
networkwhen using custom endpoints – in v5.2+ useNetwork.CUSTOMwith custom URLs.
Basic setup
import { Aptos, AptosConfig, Network } from "@aptos-labs/ts-sdk";
const config = new AptosConfig({ network: Network.TESTNET });
const aptos = new Aptos(config);Network options
// Predefined networks
const devnet = new AptosConfig({ network: Network.DEVNET });
const testnet = new AptosConfig({ network: Network.TESTNET });
const mainnet = new AptosConfig({ network: Network.MAINNET });
// Custom endpoints (network is REQUIRED in v5.2+)
const custom = new AptosConfig({
network: Network.CUSTOM,
fullnode: "https://your-fullnode.example.com/v1",
indexer: "https://your-indexer.example.com/v1/graphql",
faucet: "https://your-faucet.example.com"
});Singleton pattern (recommended)
// lib/aptos.ts or similar
import { Aptos, AptosConfig, Network } from "@aptos-labs/ts-sdk";
function getNetwork(): Network {
const raw = typeof process !== "undefined" ? process.env.APTOS_NETWORK : import.meta.env?.VITE_APP_NETWORK;
switch (raw) {
case "mainnet":
return Network.MAINNET;
case "devnet":
return Network.DEVNET;
default:
return Network.TESTNET;
}
}
const config = new AptosConfig({ network: getNetwork() });
export const aptos = new Aptos(config);Optional endpoints (override per service)
const config = new AptosConfig({
network: Network.TESTNET,
fullnode: "https://fullnode.testnet.aptoslabs.com/v1", // override default
indexer: "https://indexer.testnet.aptoslabs.com/v1/graphql",
faucet: "https://faucet.testnet.aptoslabs.com",
pepper: "https://...", // keyless pepper service
prover: "https://..." // keyless prover
});
const aptos = new Aptos(config);Client config (HTTP, timeouts, Bun)
// Disable HTTP/2 when using Bun (recommended)
const config = new AptosConfig({
network: Network.TESTNET,
clientConfig: { http2: false }
});
const aptos = new Aptos(config);Using the client
After construction, use the same aptos instance for:
- Account / balance:
aptos.getAccountInfo(),aptos.getBalance(),aptos.getAccountResources(), etc. - Transactions:
aptos.transaction.build.simple(),aptos.signAndSubmitTransaction(),
aptos.waitForTransaction().
- View:
aptos.view(). - Faucet:
aptos.fundAccount()(devnet/testnet). - Coin / token / object / ANS / staking:
aptos.coin.*,aptos.digitalAsset.*,aptos.fungibleAsset.*,
aptos.object.*, aptos.ans.*, aptos.staking.*.
Common mistakes
| Mistake | Correct approach |
|---|---|
| Creating Aptos in every function | One singleton; pass aptos or import from shared module |
| Using devnet for persistent dev | Prefer testnet; devnet resets |
| Custom URLs without Network.CUSTOM | Set network: Network.CUSTOM when providing fullnode/indexer/faucet |
| Forgetting http2: false on Bun | Set clientConfig: { http2: false } for Bun |
References
- SDK:
src/api/aptos.ts,src/api/aptosConfig.ts - Pattern: TYPESCRIPT_SDK.md
- Related: ts-sdk-account, ts-sdk-transactions,