InstallingSuiMoveonLinux(Ubuntu)Thisguideprovidesstep-by-stepinstructionstoinstallSuiMove,setupthesui-move-analyzerlanguageserver,
Installing Sui Move on Linux (Ubuntu)
This guide provides step-by-step instructions to install Sui Move, set up the sui-move-analyzer language server, and configure VSCode for development.
Prerequisites
Ensure your system is updated and you have the necessary tools installed.
Step 1: Update the System
sudo apt-get update
Step 2: Install Required Dependencies
sudo apt-get install curl git-all cmake gcc libssl-dev pkg-config libclang-dev libpq-dev build-essential
Installing Rust
Step 3: Verify curl is Installed
Check if curl is installed by running:
curl --version
If not installed, use:
sudo apt install curl
Step 4: Install Rust
You can install Rust in two ways:
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Install Rust using the official installer:
curl --proto '=https' --tlsv1.2 -sSf https://sh.rustup.rs | sh
after installing run to fix the PATH
. "$HOME/.cargo/env"
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If Rust is already installed, update to the latest stable version:
rustup update stable
Installing Sui CLI
Step 5: Install Sui CLI
Use the following command to install the Sui CLI:
cargo install --locked --git https://github.com/MystenLabs/sui.git --branch testnet sui --features tracing
Step 6: Verify Sui Installation
Check the installed version:
sui --version
Setting Up sui-move-analyzer Language Server
Step 7: Download the Precompiled Binary
Download the latest sui-move-analyzer binary for Ubuntu from the releases page.
Step 8: Rename the Binary
Rename the downloaded file to:
sui-move-analyzer
Step 9: Move Binary to System Path
Move the binary to a directory in your PATH, such as /usr/local/bin:
sudo mv sui-move-analyzer /usr/local/bin
Step 10: Grant Execute Permissions
Make the binary executable:
sudo chmod +x /usr/local/bin/sui-move-analyzer
Step 11: Verify the Installation
Check the installed version:
sui-move-analyzer --version
Installing VSCode
Step 12: Download VSCode
Download the latest .deb package for VSCode from the official site.
Step 13: Install VSCode
Navigate to the directory where the .deb file was downloaded:
cd ~/Downloads/
Install the package:
sudo apt install ./code*.deb
Recommended VSCode Extensions
Install the following extensions for an optimal development experience:
- Sui Move Analyzer
- Even Better TOML
- Move by MystenLabs
- Move Syntax by Damir Shamanaev
