Alchemy CLI: query blockchain data, send transactions, and manage apps from the terminal
The Alchemy CLI installs as a global npm package and covers EVM and Solana chains — balances, token data, NFTs, transfers, swaps, bridges, contract calls, simulations, webhooks, and account admin. Two flags make every command scriptable: --json and --no-interactive.
devrels.xyz/a/122short linkAlchemy runs RPC nodes and data APIs for Ethereum, Solana, and 100+ other networks. The Alchemy CLI wraps those APIs in a terminal interface: install it globally, authenticate once, and you can query balances, pull NFT data, send transactions, simulate contract calls, manage webhooks, and create apps — without writing a script. Two flags (--json and --no-interactive) make every command machine-readable and suitable for CI pipelines or agent loops.
Installation and authentication
npm i -g @alchemy/cli@latest
# Authenticate via browser (recommended)
alchemy auth
# Opens browser → link your Alchemy account → select an app
# API key is saved automatically to ~/.alchemy/config
# Or set an API key directly
export ALCHEMY_API_KEY=your_api_key_here
# Or pass it per-command
alchemy balance 0xd8dA6BF... --api-key your_key -n eth-mainnetAfter alchemy auth, the selected app's API key is stored locally. Use alchemy app list and alchemy app select <app-id> to switch between apps. The ALCHEMY_API_KEY environment variable overrides the stored key — useful in CI.
EVM commands
EVM commands live under alchemy evm or as top-level shortcuts. They cover JSON-RPC, the Data API (tokens, NFTs, transfers, pricing), simulation, and wallet-signed operations across 100+ networks.
# ── Network ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
alchemy evm network list # all supported EVM networks
alchemy evm network list --search base # filter by name
# ── Balances and assets ─────────────────────────────────────────────
alchemy balance 0xd8dA6BF... # native ETH balance
alchemy balance 0xd8dA6BF... -n base-mainnet # on Base
alchemy tokens balances 0xd8dA6BF... # all ERC-20 holdings
alchemy tokens metadata 0xA0b8... # token name, symbol, decimals
alchemy nfts 0xd8dA6BF... # NFT inventory
alchemy nfts --contract 0xBC4CA... # filter by contract
# ── Transaction data ────────────────────────────────────────────────
alchemy tx 0x4a0... # transaction details
alchemy transfers from 0xd8dA6BF... # outgoing transfers
alchemy transfers to 0xd8dA6BF... # incoming transfers
alchemy block latest # latest block
alchemy gas # current gas prices
# ── Pricing ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
alchemy prices 0xA0b8... # current spot price
alchemy prices 0xA0b8... --historical --days 7 # 7-day history
# ── Logs ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
alchemy logs --address 0xdAC1... --topic 0xddf... # event logs by filter
# ── Simulation ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────
alchemy evm simulate \
--from 0xd8dA6BF... \
--to 0xA0b8... \
--data 0xa9059cbb... # preview outcome before broadcasting
# ── Swap (EVM mainnets) ─────────────────────────────────────────────
alchemy evm swap \
--from 0xEeee... \ # use 0xEeee...EEeE for native ETH/MATIC/etc.
--to 0xA0b8... \
--amount 0.1 \
--signer wallet # Agent Wallet session or local key
# ── Bridge ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
alchemy bridge quote --from eth-mainnet --to base-mainnet --token ETH --amount 0.5
alchemy bridge execute ... # execute with wallet signing
# ── Raw JSON-RPC ────────────────────────────────────────────────────
alchemy evm rpc eth_getBalance '["0xd8dA6BF...", "latest"]'Solana commands
Solana commands live under alchemy solana. They cover native SOL transfers, SPL token operations, RPC queries, DAS (Digital Asset Standard) calls for NFTs, and stake delegation.
# ── Network ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
alchemy solana network list
alchemy solana network list --search mainnet
# ── SOL transfer ────────────────────────────────────────────────────
alchemy wallet connect --mode session # start Agent Wallet session
alchemy solana send <recipient> 0.1 -n solana-mainnet
# ── Transaction status ──────────────────────────────────────────────
alchemy solana status <signature>
# ── Raw RPC ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
alchemy solana rpc getBalance '["<pubkey>"]'
alchemy solana rpc getAccountInfo '["<pubkey>", {"encoding": "jsonParsed"}]'
alchemy solana rpc getSignaturesForAddress '["<pubkey>", {"limit": 10}]'
# ── DAS (Digital Asset Standard) ───────────────────────────────────
alchemy solana das getAsset '["<mint>"]'
alchemy solana das getAssetsByOwner '["<pubkey>"]'
alchemy solana das searchAssets '{"ownerAddress": "<pubkey>"}'
# ── SPL token delegation ────────────────────────────────────────────
alchemy solana delegate approve \
--token-account <ata> \
--mint <mint> \
--delegate <delegate-pubkey> \
--amount 1000
alchemy solana delegate revoke --token-account <ata>Webhooks
Alchemy Notify webhooks fire on address activity, mined transactions, dropped transactions, and custom GraphQL events. The CLI lets you create and manage them without the dashboard.
# Set webhook API key (separate from app API key)
alchemy config set webhook-api-key <key>
# or: export ALCHEMY_WEBHOOK_API_KEY=<key>
# Create an address activity webhook
alchemy webhook create \
--type ADDRESS_ACTIVITY \
--url https://your-endpoint.com/hook \
--network eth-mainnet \
--addresses 0xd8dA6BF...,0xA0b8...
# List all webhooks
alchemy webhook list
# Add addresses to an existing webhook
alchemy webhook addresses add <webhook-id> 0xNew...
# Delete a webhook
alchemy webhook delete <webhook-id>App management
# List and switch apps
alchemy app list
alchemy app select <app-id>
# Create a new app
alchemy app create --name "my-app" --network eth-mainnet
# Configure allowlists
alchemy app allowlist add --type domain --value myapp.com
alchemy app allowlist add --type address --value 0xd8dA...
# API usage stats
alchemy usage summary # total calls this period
alchemy usage timeseries --days 7 # daily breakdownAutomation and scripting
Every command supports two flags that make it safe to use in pipelines, CI, and agent loops:
# --json: structured JSON on stdout (errors on stderr)
alchemy balance 0xd8dA6BF... --json
# {"address":"0xd8dA...","balance":"12.34","symbol":"ETH","network":"eth-mainnet"}
# --no-interactive: never block waiting for input (fail instead)
alchemy balance 0xd8dA6BF... --json --no-interactive
# Combine with jq for scripting
BALANCE=$(alchemy balance 0xd8dA6BF... --json --no-interactive | jq -r '.balance')
echo "Balance: $BALANCE ETH"
# Use in a CI step to check a deployer wallet before a release
alchemy balance $DEPLOYER_ADDR --json --no-interactive \
| jq -e '.balance | tonumber > 0.1' || { echo "insufficient funds"; exit 1; }For agent workflows, alchemy agent-prompt generates a context string describing the CLI's capabilities — useful for bootstrapping an AI agent that needs to know what commands are available without running alchemy help inline.
Shell completions
# zsh
alchemy completion zsh >> ~/.zshrc && source ~/.zshrc
# bash
alchemy completion bash >> ~/.bashrc && source ~/.bashrc
# fish
alchemy completion fish > ~/.config/fish/completions/alchemy.fishKeep reading
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