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Why Pipes SDK?

Pipes SDK was built to provide extreme flexibility and extensibility for blockchain data indexing. Unlike traditional indexing frameworks that lock you into specific databases or APIs, Pipes SDK lets you:
  • Integrate with existing systems: Stream Solana blockchain data into your current infrastructure without restructuring your entire stack
  • Choose your own storage: Use any database, data lake, or message queue as your target
  • Build custom pipelines: Transform and route data exactly how you need it, with full control over every step
  • Work as a library: Embed Pipes SDK into larger applications, microservices, or data processing workflows
Pipes SDK is designed for teams that need more control than a full-stack framework provides, but want more structure than raw RPC access.

Solana Core Concepts

Learn about Sources, Query Builder, Decoders, and Targets for Solana

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When to Use Pipes SDK

Use Pipes SDK when you need

  • Custom database or storage solution
  • Integration with existing infrastructure
  • Lightweight, minimal dependencies
  • Full control over data flow

Use Squid SDK when you need

  • Built-in PostgreSQL + TypeORM
  • Auto-generated GraphQL API
  • Rapid prototyping
  • Standard dApp backend
  • Managed database migrations

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Architecture Flexibility

Pipes SDK’s modular design means you can:
  • Mix and match components: Use Portal sources with custom transformers and your own targets
  • Extend easily: Create custom transformers for domain-specific logic
  • Scale independently: Run multiple pipelines with different configurations
  • Deploy anywhere: Works in Node.js, Docker, Kubernetes, or serverless environments

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Solana-Specific Features

Pipes SDK for Solana includes:
  • Instruction Decoding: Decode program instructions using generated ABIs from IDLs
  • Discriminator Support: Automatic handling of Anchor and native program discriminators (d1, d2, d4, d8)
  • Token Balance Tracking: Track SPL token balance changes across transactions
  • Query Builder: Filter by program ID, instruction discriminator, accounts, and more
  • RPC Latency Monitoring: Built-in tools to monitor Solana RPC performance