Vetted Score
4.6
/ 5.0
Earns a high score for its robust plugin ecosystem, seamless integration with ethers.js, and strong community adoption among Ethereum developers.
Key Features
Flexible Task Runner
Run compilation, testing, deployment, and custom scripts with a simple CLI and configurable tasks.
Built-in Solidity Compiler
Integrates the latest Solidity compiler versions with automatic artifact generation.
Network Forking
Create a local fork of any Ethereum network for realistic testing against live state.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, Hardhat is completely free and open-source under the MIT license.
Hardhat runs on any system that supports Node.js, including Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Yes, Hardhat can connect to mainnet, testnets, or fork live networks for testing and deployment.
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Specifications
Pricing Model
Free and open-source; no paid tiers or subscription plans.
Supported Platforms
WindowsmacOSLinux