AVS Made Easy: How Catalyst-CLI Bridges Re-staking Protocols and Node Operations

INTRODUCTION WHAT IS THE CATALYST-CLI??? Running many AVSs on different platforms can be confusing and time-consuming. Each one works a bit differently and needs constant updates. For node operators, this can be a lot to manage every day. Catalyst-CLI helps by making it easier to control everything from one place. But wait what exactly is the Catalyst-CLI? The Catalyst-CLI is a tool that node operators use in their computer’s terminal(command line). It helps them easily manage the backend systems(infrastructure) for different AVSs. It works especially well when the AVSs are built using Catalyst-SDK, because both tools are made to fit together smoothly — one helps build the service, the other helps run and manage it. Think of it like this: Catalyst-SDK = the builder’s toolkit. Catalyst-CLI = the operator’s remote control. Features: Catalyst-CLI is a tool that helps people who run AVSs (special blockchain services) manage everything in one place. It works like a remote control for many AVSs. You only need one setup to run AVSs on different platforms. It helps with: Keeping your secret keys safe, Starting things up easily, Watching to make sure everything works. Think of it like a control panel that makes managing AVSs super easy. Now let's give a live example of this. It will be similar to the example we gave on our earlier post about the node operator but this time you're going to have a deeper understanding.

May 3, 2025 - 10:29
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AVS Made Easy: How Catalyst-CLI Bridges Re-staking Protocols and Node Operations

INTRODUCTION

WHAT IS THE CATALYST-CLI???
Running many AVSs on different platforms can be confusing and time-consuming. Each one works a bit differently and needs constant updates. For node operators, this can be a lot to manage every day. Catalyst-CLI helps by making it easier to control everything from one place.

But wait what exactly is the Catalyst-CLI?

The Catalyst-CLI is a tool that node operators use in their computer’s terminal(command line).
It helps them easily manage the backend systems(infrastructure) for different AVSs.

It works especially well when the AVSs are built using Catalyst-SDK, because both tools are made to fit together smoothly — one helps build the service, the other helps run and manage it.

Think of it like this:

  • Catalyst-SDK = the builder’s toolkit.
  • Catalyst-CLI = the operator’s remote control.

Features:
Catalyst-CLI is a tool that helps people who run AVSs (special blockchain services) manage everything in one place.

  • It works like a remote control for many AVSs.
  • You only need one setup to run AVSs on different platforms.
  • It helps with:
    • Keeping your secret keys safe,
    • Starting things up easily,
    • Watching to make sure everything works.

Think of it like a control panel that makes managing AVSs super
easy.

Now let's give a live example of this.
It will be similar to the example we gave on our earlier post about the node operator but this time you're going to have a deeper understanding.