Deploy an Indexer (Subgraph) on Arbitrum with The Graph
A guide to deploying a subgraph on Arbitrum One using The Graph for effective blockchain data indexing and querying.
Deploying a subgraph on Arbitrum using Mobula’s infrastructure is a straightforward process. This guide will walk you through the steps to get your subgraph up and running on the Arbitrum network.
What you’ll need
- Basic knowledge of The Graph and subgraphs.
- Your subgraph project files
- The Graph CLI installed
- A Mobula API key (for authentication)
Walkthrough
Prepare Your Subgraph
Ensure your subgraph is configured for Arbitrum One. Update your subgraph.yaml file to reference Arbitrum specific contracts and events. If you don’t have any subgraph, you can clone the Uniswap V2 subgraph template and modify it for Arbitrum:
git clone https://github.com/MobulaFi/univ2-subgraph-arbitrum
Install Dependencies
Make sure you have The Graph CLI installed:
npm install -g @graphprotocol/graph-cli
Build Your Subgraph
Compile your subgraph before deployment:
graph codegen && graph build
Create the Subgraph
Use the following command to deploy your subgraph:
graph create --node http://subgraph.mobula.io:8020
Deploy to Mobula's Arbitrum Node
Use the following command to deploy your subgraph:
graph deploy --node http://subgraph.mobula.io:8020 --ipfs http://subgraph.mobula.io:5001 --network arbitrum
Authenticate
When prompted, provide your Mobula API key for authentication. Refer to the authentication section for more details on obtaining and using your API key.
Monitor Deployment
After deployment, you’ll receive a URL to monitor your subgraph’s indexing progress and status.
Best Practices
- Regularly update your subgraph to ensure compatibility with the latest Arbitrum One network changes.
- Test your subgraph thoroughly on a testnet before deploying to mainnet.
- Monitor your subgraph’s performance and optimize queries for efficiency.
Troubleshooting
If you encounter issues during deployment:
- Double-check your
subgraph.yamlconfiguration. - Ensure you’re using the correct network name and Mobula node URLs.
- Verify your API key is valid and has the necessary permissions.
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