This project creates a collection NFT on the Solana blockchain using the Metaplex and Umi libraries. The script reads configuration details from a config.json file and environment variables, then creates and mints a programmable NFT collection. The project includes detailed instructions for setting up your environment and configuration, making it easy to deploy your own NFT collection.

1. Clone this repository and navigate to its directory.

2. Install the required packages:

   npm install @metaplex-foundation/mpl-token-metadata @metaplex-foundation/mpl-toolbox @metaplex-foundation/umi @metaplex-foundation/umi-bundle-defaults dotenv

3. Create a .env file in the root directory of your project and add your private key and RPC URL:

   PRIVATE_KEY="YOUR_PRIVATE_KEY"
   RPC_URL="YOUR_RPC_URL"

4. Update the RPC_URL with your preferred Solana RPC node provider. Here are some options:

   • Alchemy
   • QuickNode
   • Infura

5. Configure the config.json file with your NFT details:

   {
       "name": "YOUR_NFT_NAME",
       "symbol": "SYMBOL",
       "description": "DESCRIPTION",
       "seller_fee_basis_points": 1,
       "metadata_url": "METADATA_URL",
       "creators": [
           {
               "address": "CREATOR_ADDRESS",
               "share": 100
           }
       ],
       "network": "devnet"
   }

• name: The name of your NFT.
• symbol: The symbol representing your NFT collection.
• description: A description of your NFT.
• seller_fee_basis_points: The seller fee in basis points (e.g., 1 basis point = 0.01%).
• metadata_url: The URL pointing to the metadata JSON for the NFT.
• creators: An array of creator objects with the following fields:
  • address: The creator's Solana wallet address.
  • share: The share percentage of the creator.
• network: The Solana network to deploy on, either mainnet or devnet.

• Ensure you have at least $10 worth of SOL on the network you are using to cover transaction fees.
• Make sure the metadata_url is accessible and correctly formatted to meet Solana's metadata standards.

Once you have configured your environment and config.json file, run the script to create your NFT collection:

node createCollection.js

Pull requests are welcome! Feel free to contribute to the project to make it even better.