Toolbox
Program Scaffolding
Last updated April 20, 2026
Summary
The mplx toolbox template program command clones a Metaplex-maintained program template into the current directory.
- Bootstraps a new Solana program project with Metaplex conventions pre-configured.
- Launches an interactive picker when no template key is supplied.
- Requires
gitto be available onPATH. - For frontend templates, see
toolbox template website.
Quick Reference
The table below summarizes the command's arguments, prerequisites, and side effects.
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Command | mplx toolbox template program [template] |
| Optional arg | template — one of: shank |
| Interactive | Yes — picker shown when arg is omitted |
| Requires | git on PATH |
| Side effect | Clones into the current working directory |
Available Templates
The available template keys map to Metaplex-maintained repositories.
| Template | Description |
|---|---|
shank | Solana program template 2.0 using Shank for IDL generation. |
Basic Usage
Run the command with no argument to pick interactively, or pass a template key to clone directly.
# Launch an interactive template picker
mplx toolbox template program
# Clone a specific template
mplx toolbox template program <template>
Arguments
The single optional positional argument selects the template.
template(optional): Template key. If omitted, an interactive picker is shown.
Examples
These examples show both the interactive picker and a direct clone.
mplx toolbox template program
mplx toolbox template program shank
Notes
- The template is cloned via
git cloneinto the current working directory. - Ensure
gitis installed and available on yourPATH. - For website/frontend templates, use
toolbox template website.