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What is squid-sdk?

pacoyang/squid-sdk — explained in plain English

Analysis updated 2026-07-18 · repo last pushed 2025-02-10

Audience · developerComplexity · 3/5StaleSetup · moderate

In one sentence

A TypeScript toolkit for extracting and organizing blockchain data fast, using efficient binary formats and strong typing so developers can focus on building apps instead of raw blockchain APIs.

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    What it does
      Extracts blockchain data
      Organizes it fast
      Type-safe queries
    Tech Stack
      TypeScript
      Subsquid Network
      Binary data formats
    Use Cases
      Build DeFi dashboards
      Track NFT sales
      Power blockchain explorers
    Audience
      Blockchain developers
      Data engineers

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What do people build with it?

USE CASE 1

Build a DeFi dashboard that displays token transfers pulled and structured by Squid.

USE CASE 2

Track NFT sales across a blockchain by defining what data to extract in TypeScript.

USE CASE 3

Power a blockchain explorer without writing custom code to read raw node data.

USE CASE 4

Stream blockchain data efficiently via Subsquid Network instead of hitting a node directly.

What is it built with?

TypeScriptEthereumSubstrateSolana

How does it compare?

pacoyang/squid-sdk0verflowme/alarm-clock0verflowme/seclists
Language—CSS—
Last pushed2025-02-102022-10-032020-05-03
MaintenanceStaleDormantDormant
Setup difficultymoderateeasyeasy
Complexity3/52/51/5
Audiencedevelopervibe coderops devops

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How do you get it running?

Difficulty · moderate Time to first run · 1h+

You write and run the extraction code yourself rather than using a hosted service.

The README does not specify license terms.

Copy-paste prompts

Prompt 1
Help me write a TypeScript definition in Squid SDK to extract token transfer events from an Ethereum-compatible chain.
Prompt 2
Explain how Squid SDK's binary storage format makes querying blockchain data faster than text-based approaches.
Prompt 3
Show me how to connect Squid SDK to Subsquid Network to stream data instead of querying a node directly.
Prompt 4
Walk me through building a simple NFT sales tracker using Squid SDK's type-safe query system.

Frequently asked questions

What is squid-sdk?

A TypeScript toolkit for extracting and organizing blockchain data fast, using efficient binary formats and strong typing so developers can focus on building apps instead of raw blockchain APIs.

Is squid-sdk actively maintained?

Stale — no commits in 1-2 years (last push 2025-02-10).

What license does squid-sdk use?

The README does not specify license terms.

How hard is squid-sdk to set up?

Setup difficulty is rated moderate, with roughly 1h+ to a first successful run.

Who is squid-sdk for?

Mainly developer.

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