evolve-simulator

Simulate Evolve SDK applications with deterministic time, storage, and randomness control.

4|Updated Feb 11, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/evstack/ev-rs --skill evolve-simulator
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Skill: evolve-simulator
Source: https://github.com/evstack/ev-rs/tree/main/.claude/skills/evolve-simulator
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/evstack/ev-rs --skill evolve-simulator

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a deterministic simulation engine for testing Evolve SDK applications, allowing for precise control over time, storage, and randomness to ensure reproducible test outcomes.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Reproducible Testing: Ensure tests run exactly the same way every time by using a fixed seed.
  • Time Acceleration: Simulate long periods of blockchain operation quickly.
  • Fault Injection: Test how your application handles storage failures.
  • Performance Metrics: Track detailed performance data during simulations.
  • Use Case: Developers can use this Skill to rigorously test new smart contracts or application logic under various simulated network conditions and failure scenarios before deploying to a live network.

Quick Start

Use the evolve-simulator skill to run a simulation for 100 blocks with a seed of 12345.

Frequently Asked Questions about evolve-simulator

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I run deterministic blockchain simulations for reproducible testing?

Deterministic blockchain simulation uses a fixed seed to control time, storage, and randomness, ensuring tests run exactly the same way every time. You can run simulations for a specified number of blocks to validate Evolve SDK applications.

Can I simulate long periods of blockchain operation quickly during smart contract testing?

Time acceleration in blockchain simulation allows you to simulate long periods of operation quickly. This helps developers rigorously test smart contracts and application logic under various simulated network conditions before deployment.

How do I test how my blockchain application handles storage failures?

Fault injection in deterministic simulation tests how your blockchain application handles storage failures. This allows developers to stress-test application logic against failure scenarios in a controlled, reproducible environment.

What is the best way to track performance metrics during EVM blockchain testing?

Performance tracking during blockchain simulation records detailed performance data while running tests. Using a deterministic engine with a fixed seed ensures these metrics are reproducible across multiple test runs.

Does the deterministic simulator work with Rust and EVM environments?

The deterministic simulator integrates with Rust and EVM environments to test Evolve SDK applications. It provides controlled testing with reproducible outcomes by managing time, storage, and randomness precisely.

Why are my blockchain test outcomes non-reproducible across multiple runs?

Non-reproducible blockchain test outcomes occur when randomness and time are not controlled. A deterministic simulation engine fixes this by using a fixed seed to control storage and time, ensuring identical test execution every time.