> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://kamino.com/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Install and Setup the Kamino CLI

> Get started with the Kamino Manager CLI

The Kamino Manager CLI is a command-line tool for creating and managing Kamino lending markets, reserves, and vaults.

## Prerequisites

Before installing the Kamino Manager CLI:

<Note>
  Node.js, Yarn package manager, and Solana CLI tools are required to run the Kamino Manager CLI.
</Note>

## Installation

Follow these steps to install and configure the Kamino Manager CLI:

<Steps>
  <Step title="Install Node.js and Yarn">
    Install Node.js from [nodejs.org](https://nodejs.org/), then install Yarn package manager.

    ```bash theme={null}
    npm install -g yarn
    ```
  </Step>

  <Step title="Install Solana CLI">
    Install the Solana CLI tools to create and manage keypairs.

    ```bash theme={null}
    sh -c "$(curl -sSfL https://release.solana.com/v1.18.18/install)"
    ```

    <Warning>
      After installation, restart the terminal to ensure the Solana CLI is available in PATH.
    </Warning>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Clone and Setup Kamino Manager">
    Clone the Kamino SDK repository and install dependencies.

    ```bash theme={null}
    git clone git@github.com:Kamino-Finance/klend-sdk.git
    cd klend-sdk
    yarn
    ```

    This will install all necessary dependencies for the Kamino Manager CLI.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Configuration

After installation, configure the Kamino Manager CLI with a wallet and RPC endpoint.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Create Admin Keypair">
    Create a new keypair that will serve as the admin account for managing markets and vaults.

    ```bash theme={null}
    solana-keygen new -o admin.json
    ```

    <Warning>
      Store the keypair file securely and never share it. This keypair will need SOL for transaction fees.
    </Warning>

    <Note>
      Existing keypairs can be used instead of creating a new one. Specify the path to the existing keypair file in the configuration.
    </Note>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Configure Environment Variables">
    Create a `.env` file in the `klend-sdk` directory and configure the following variables:

    ```bash theme={null}
    # Path to admin keypair file
    ADMIN=./admin.json

    # Solana RPC endpoint
    RPC=https://api.mainnet-beta.solana.com

    # Program IDs
    KLEND_PROGRAM_ID_MAINNET="KLend2g3cP87fffoy8q1mQqGKjrxjC8boSyAYavgmjD"
    KVAULT_PROGRAM_ID_MAINNET="KvauGMspG5k6rtzrqqn7WNn3oZdyKqLKwK2XWQ8FLjd"
    KLEND_PROGRAM_ID_STAGING="SLendK7ySfcEzyaFqy93gDnD3RtrpXJcnRwb6zFHJSh"
    KVAULT_PROGRAM_ID_STAGING="stKvQfwRsQiKnLtMNVLHKS3exFJmZFsgfzBPWHECUYK"
    KVAULT_PROGRAM_ID_DEVNET="devkRngFnfp4gBc5a3LsadgbQKdPo8MSZ4prFiNSVmY"
    ```

    <Note>
      For production use, it's recommended to use a private RPC endpoint from providers like [Helius](https://www.helius.dev). Public RPCs are rate-limited and may cause transaction failures.
    </Note>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Fund Your Admin Account">
    Transfer SOL to the admin account to pay for transaction fees. Get the admin account address:

    ```bash theme={null}
    solana-keygen pubkey admin.json
    ```

    Transfer SOL to this address from another wallet or acquire it from an exchange.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Verify Installation

Run a simple command to verify everything is set up correctly:

```bash theme={null}
yarn run kamino-manager --help
```

The help output should display available commands for managing markets and vaults.

## Next Steps

The Kamino Manager CLI is now installed and ready for managing markets and vaults:

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Market Operations" icon="coins" href="/docs/build/cli/market-operations">
    Create and manage lending markets and reserves
  </Card>

  <Card title="Vault Operations" icon="chart-line" href="/docs/build/cli/vault-operations">
    Create and manage Kamino vaults
  </Card>
</CardGroup>