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ETH Dev Faucet

ETH Dev Faucet

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Development tool for sending test ETH on local networks (geth, hardhat, anvil)
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Launch VS Code Quick Open (Ctrl+P), paste the following command, and press enter.
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ETH Dev Faucet - VS Code Extension

A convenient Ethereum faucet extension for VS Code that helps developers quickly send test ETH on local development networks.

✨ Features

  • 🔌 Auto-detect blockchain networks: Automatically detects geth, Hardhat, Anvil, and other local development chains
  • 💸 Quick ETH transfers: Send 0.1 to 10 ETH with a simple interface
  • 🌐 ENS support: Resolve ENS names using mainnet while sending on local chains
  • 📊 Account management: View balances and manage frequently used addresses
  • 📋 Transaction history: Track all your test transactions with clear status indicators
  • ⚡ Quick actions: One-click sending to recently used addresses

🚀 Getting Started

  1. Start your local blockchain:

    geth --dev --http --http.api eth,web3,dev --http.corsdomain "*"
    
  2. Open the ETH Faucet panel in VS Code's Activity Bar (look for the send icon)

  3. Send ETH using the blue "Send ETH" button in the Faucet panel

🔧 Supported Networks

  • Geth Dev (--dev mode)
  • Hardhat Local (Chain ID 31337)
  • Anvil/Foundry
  • Custom local networks (Chain ID 1337)

📸 Screenshots

The extension provides a clean, native VS Code interface with:

  • Connection status monitoring
  • Account balance display
  • Transaction history tracking
  • Quick send functionality for frequently used addresses

⚙️ Configuration

The extension automatically detects your local blockchain configuration. You can also manually configure:

  • RPC endpoint URL
  • Frequent addresses for quick sending
  • Transaction history preferences

🤝 Contributing

Found a bug or have a feature request? Please open an issue on GitHub.

📄 License

MIT License - see LICENSE for details.


Happy coding! 🎉 Perfect for Ethereum developers working with local testnets, smart contract deployment, and dApp development.

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