solcjs

Compile a specific contract to hex

$ solcjs --bin [path/to/file.sol]

$ solcjs --abi [path/to/file.sol]

$ solcjs --bin --base-path [path/to/directory] [path/to/file.sol]

$ solcjs --bin --include-path [path/to/directory] [path/to/file.sol]

$ solcjs --bin --optimize [path/to/file.sol]

solcjs [options] input_file(s)

--bin
    Output binary code.

--abi
    Output application binary interface.

--ast
    Output abstract syntax tree.

--asm
    Output assembly code.

--opcodes
    Output opcodes.

--optimize
    Enable bytecode optimizer.

--combined-json output-types
    Output a combined JSON object containing the specified output types.

--devdoc
    Output developer documentation.

--userdoc
    Output user documentation.

--metadata
    Output metadata file.

--standard-json
    Read and write to standard JSON format.

--via-ir
    Compile via the intermediate representation (IR).

--base-path path
    Base path for import remapping.

--include-path path
    Include path for import resolving.

--overwrite
    Overwrite existing files.

--output-dir dir
    Output directory.

--evm-version version
    EVM version to target.

--version
    Show compiler version information.

--help
    Show help message.

The solcjs command is the command-line interface for the Solidity compiler.
It allows you to compile Solidity source code into various output formats, including ABI, bytecode, and assembly. Solcjs is essential for deploying Solidity smart contracts to the Ethereum blockchain or other compatible platforms.
It provides options to control optimization levels, EVM versions, target platforms, and debugging information.
The compiler enables the creation of deployable smart contracts by translating high-level Solidity code into machine-readable instructions for the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM).

It is vital to use the correct compiler version for a particular Solidity smart contract.
Smart contracts are often written to work best with a specific compiler version, and using the wrong one may result in unexpected behavior or errors.

Always audit your smart contracts after compiling to verify they perform as intended and are free from vulnerabilities.
While solcjs checks for some common errors, it is not a substitute for manual security review.

solcjs is the official command-line compiler for the Solidity programming language.
It was developed alongside the Solidity language itself to provide a crucial tool for developers to build and deploy smart contracts.
Its development closely follows the evolution of Solidity, incorporating new features, optimizations, and security improvements.
Originally created by the Ethereum Foundation, now it's maintained by the Solidity team and contributors.

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