Unleash the power of Algorand

AlgoKit includes all the tools and open-source resources you need to unleash the power and performance of the Algorand blockchain to build decentralized apps. Access a resilient network with instant finality, consistently high throughput and low fees, and useful Layer-1 features like atomic swaps and native assets – no smart contracts required.

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Build quickly and easily with AlgoKit

Key features:

• Native TypeScript and Python
• Automated deployment and app configuration
• Local testing environment & testnet dispenser
• Web-based visualizer for on-chain accounts, transactions, assets and applications (LORA)
• Visual smart contract debugger
• Project templates for jumpstarting common builds

What's inside AlgoKit?

A robust toolset to accelerate your blockchain development process.

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Join a live AlgoKit workshop

Looking for a guided introduction to building on Algorand? These workshops focus on environment setup and basic concepts through your first smart contract deployment.

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Learn & Connect

Whether you're new to building on Algorand or a seasoned dev, explore useful resources & support channels.

Developer Portal

Documentation & helpful resources](https://dev.algorand.co/)

Learning videos

Quick & easy step-by-step videos to help guide your build and demo AlgoKit tools](https://www.youtube.com/@algodevs)

Docs AI

Trained on Algorand dev docs, this chatbot can help get you the answers you need in real-time, 24/7](https://dev.algorand.co/)

Discord

Connect anytime with a supportive network of Algorand developers](https://discord.gg/algorand)

The power of Algorand

Everything you need in Layer-1

Algorand is an energy-efficient, quantum-secure, single-layer blockchain with instant finality, consistently high throughput, and low fees. It's been operating with 100% uptime for more than five years.

Learn more about the protocol

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Quick start guide

Latest news & updates

• [Developers **AlgoKit Utils Beta: The first step toward AlgoKit 4.0**
  
  AlgoKit 4.0 is the umbrella for the next set of improvements to the Algorand developer experience. The first step is the beta release of AlgoKit Utils for TypeScript and Python, a major update to the core libraries developers use every day. Learn more about what's new in AlgoKit Utils.](https://algorand.co/blog/algokit-utils-beta-the-first-step-toward-algokit-4.0)
• [Learn **x402: Unlocking the agentic commerce era**
  
  x402 traffic is high frequency, with small payment amounts and synchronous request-response flows. The underlying settlement layer needs to be fast, reliable, and low-cost. Algorand is particularly well-suited as the settlement layer for x402, enabling internet-native payment flows to operate at scale.](https://algorand.co/blog/x402-unlocking-the-agentic-commerce-era)
• [Developers **VibeKit: The agentic stack powering vibe coding on Algorand**
  
  VibeKit is a CLI that sets up your AI coding agent for Algorand development with one command. It installs Agent Skills for knowledge, MCP servers for documentation lookups, and MCP tools that let your AI interact directly with the blockchain. Together, these layers let the agent handle real development tasks end-to-end, from prompt to mainnet.](https://algorand.co/blog/vibekit-the-agentic-stack-for-algorand-builders)
• [Developers **Algorand Agent Skills: Smarter AI for Algorand Development**
  
  Discover collection of Algorand Agent Skills and setup guides for MCP tools that, together, give LLMs the context they need to write correct smart contract code and speed up your workflow.](https://algorand.co/blog/algorand-agent-skills-smarter-ai-for-algorand-development)
• [Quantum **Technical Brief: Quantum-resistant transactions on Algorand with Falcon signatures**
  
  Recently, Algorand demonstrated that post-quantum security is no longer theoretical. The protocol team at Algorand Foundation executed the first post-quantum transaction on Algorand using the Falcon signature scheme on the mainnet network. While many teams are still outlining post-quantum roadmaps, Algorand has deployed working code, live infrastructure, and developer tooling that supports experimentation today.](https://algorand.co/blog/technical-brief-quantum-resistant-transactions-on-algorand-with-falcon-signatures)
• [News **Introducing Liquid Auth in Pera: Decentralized, passwordless Web3 authentication for user-owned identity**
  
  Liquid Auth is an open, passwordless authentication protocol built for passwordless web login and decentralized authentication, leveraging FIDO2 and WebAuthn standards to power the passkey revolution. And, of course, it is fully decentralized and supports self-sovereign Web3 identity.](https://algorand.co/blog/introducing-liquid-auth-in-pera-decentralized-passwordless-web3-authentication-for-user-owned-identity)
• [Hackathons **Algorand hackathons 2025: A year of innovation, code, and blockchain breakthroughs**
  
  If you're a developer eyeing 2026's opportunities, this recap is your blueprint. Last year we saw everything from AI-driven yield optimizers to decentralized brainwave marketplaces. Each event showcased Algorand's edge: instant transactions, eco-friendly consensus, and tools that let you focus on ideas instead of infrastructure. Dive in, get inspired, and start prepping.](https://algorand.co/blog/algorand-hackathons-2025-a-year-of-innovation-code-and-blockchain-breakthroughs)
• [Developers **Algorand Python 5.0: Build smart contracts & AI apps with Algorand Python**
  
  Python powers everything from data science notebooks to the neural networks behind modern AI. Its readability, massive ecosystem, and approachable syntax have made it the default choice for researchers, analysts, and machine learning engineers alike. Now, with the release of Algorand Python 5.0 and the Algorand Python Language Server, Python is becoming a bridge between two worlds that are rapidly converging: AI and blockchain.](https://algorand.co/blog/algorand-python-5.0-build-smart-contracts-ai-apps-with-algorand-python)
• [Developers **TypeScript for Web3: Algorand TypeScript unlocks modern smart contract development**
  
  Algorand Typescript 1.0 lets you write smart contracts in a familiar TypeScript syntax that compiles to efficient bytecode for the Algorand Virtual Machine. You keep your mental model, your editor, and your tooling. You gain a predictable, type-safe way to build production contracts.](https://algorand.co/blog/typescript-for-web3-algorand-typescript-unlocks-modern-smart-contract-development)
• [News **Introducing Algorand Specifications**
  
  This new resource gives protocol engineers, researchers, and cryptographers a complete view of how Algorand works under the hood. It covers everything from the BFT consensus and ledger mechanics to the Algorand Virtual Machine, keys, cryptographic primitives, and network architecture.](https://algorand.co/blog/introducing-algorand-specifications)