Setting up a node for a Cosmos SDK chain has traditionally been a complex process requiring multiple steps:
  • Locating the correct repository and version of the node binary compatible with your target network
  • Either cloning and building the source code or downloading a pre-built binary from the release page
  • Configuring the node with appropriate config.toml and app.toml files, which involves:
    • Setting correct values for seeds, persistent_peers, and pruning
    • Navigating through numerous other parameters that rarely need modification
  • Finding and implementing the correct genesis file to sync with the network
  • Setting up cosmovisor for automatic updates or manually maintaining the node binary
Weave streamlines this entire process into a simple command.

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Initialize your node

weave initia init
This command guides you through the node setup process, taking you from an empty directory to a fully synced node ready for operation. Once complete, you can run the node using weave initia start. Available Flags
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--initia-dir
string
default:"~/.initia"
The directory to store the node’s data and configuration files.

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Running your node

weave initia start
Available Flags
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--detach, -d
boolean
default:"false"
Whether to run the node in the background.

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Help

To see all the available commands: 
weave initia --help