Get StartedMetaplex IDL
p1exdMJcjVao65QdewkaZRUnU6VPSXhus9n2GzWfh98Metaplex is the core program that orchestrates NFT storefronts, auction houses, and marketplace operations on Solana. Manages store whitelisting, auction managers, and prize redemption.
Instructions
Account Types
Integration Examples
Use the Metaplex IDL in your application with these code examples for TypeScript, Rust, and Python.
import { Connection, PublicKey } from "@solana/web3.js";
import { Program, AnchorProvider, Idl } from "@coral-xyz/anchor";
// Load the Metaplex IDL
import idl from "./metaplex.json";
const PROGRAM_ID = new PublicKey("p1exdMJcjVao65QdewkaZRUnU6VPSXhus9n2GzWfh98");
// Set up the provider and program
const connection = new Connection("https://api.mainnet-beta.solana.com");
const provider = new AnchorProvider(connection, wallet, {
commitment: "confirmed",
});
const program = new Program(idl as Idl, provider);
// Fetch and decode an account
const accountData = await program.account.metaplex
.fetch(accountPublicKey);
console.log("Account data:", accountData);
// Build and send an instruction
const tx = await program.methods
.initialize(/* ...args */)
.accounts({
/* ...required accounts */
})
.rpc();
console.log("Transaction signature:", tx);IDL JSON Preview
{
"version": "0.0.0",
"name": "metaplex",
"docs": [],
"ref": "https://github.com/metaplex-foundation/metaplex-program-library/blob/821e5aac0780fe45525dae72b9ad6f8dc2ba8e5b/metaplex/program/src/instruction.rs",
"instructions": [
{
"name": "DeprecatedInitAuctionManagerV1",
"docs": [
"Initializes an Auction Manager V1"
],
"accounts": [
{
"name": "uninitializedUnallocatedAuctionManager",
"isMut": true,
"isSigner": false,
"docs": [
"Uninitialized, unallocated auction manager account with pda of ['metaplex', auction_key from auction referenced below]"
]
},
{
"name": "combinedVault",
"isMut": false,
"isSigner": false,
"docs": [
"Combined vault account with authority set to auction manager account (this will be checked)",
"Note in addition that this vault account should have authority set to this program's pda of ['metaplex', auction_key]"
]
},
{
...Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Metaplex IDL?
The Metaplex IDL (Interface Definition Language) is a JSON schema that defines the on-chain program interface for the Metaplex smart contract on Solana. It describes all available instructions, account structures, events, and custom types that developers need to interact with the Metaplex program. This IDL contains 24 instructions, 34 account types, 0 events, and 15 type definitions.
How do I use the Metaplex IDL in my project?
Download the JSON file and import it in your project. With TypeScript, use the @coral-xyz/anchor package to create a Program instance. In Rust, use anchor-client. For Python, use anchorpy. See the integration examples above for complete code snippets in all three languages.
What is the Metaplex program address on Solana?
The Metaplex program is deployed at address p1exdMJcjVao65QdewkaZRUnU6VPSXhus9n2GzWfh98 on Solana mainnet. You can verify this on any Solana block explorer.
What version of the Metaplex IDL is this?
This is version 0.0.0 of the Metaplex IDL. IDL versions correspond to specific program deployments and may be updated as the protocol evolves. Always verify compatibility with the on-chain program version before integrating.