helius

Access Solana RPC, DAS data, and real-time event streams via the Helius SDK.

125|79|Updated Jan 12, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/sendaifun/skills --skill helius
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: helius
Source: https://github.com/sendaifun/skills/tree/main/skills/helius
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/sendaifun/skills --skill helius

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Helius provides a unified, high-performance Solana RPC layer, DAS data access, and real-time streaming, reducing integration complexity for developers.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • DAS API: Unified access to NFTs, tokens, compressed assets, and collection data.
  • Enhanced Transactions: Parsed, human-readable transaction data with decoded instructions.
  • Priority Fees: Real-time fee estimates to optimize compute unit usage and push transactions through.
  • Webhooks: Real-time event notifications for swaps, NFT sales, transfers, and more.
  • LaserStream WebSocket/Streaming: Ultra-low-latency data streams for live applications.
  • SDK & Namespaces: Structured APIs under helius., helius.rpc., helius.tx., helius.enhanced., helius.webhooks., helius.ws., helius.zk.*.
  • Use Cases: Build DeFi apps, NFT marketplaces, on-chain analytics dashboards, and infrastructure tooling with reliable RPCs and data access.

Quick Start

Install and initialize the Helius SDK, connect to a Solana RPC endpoint, and perform a sample DAS query and a priority-fee-assisted transaction.

Frequently Asked Questions about helius

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I get real-time Solana event notifications for NFT sales and token swaps?

To get real-time Solana event notifications, you can configure Helius Webhooks to stream updates for swaps, NFT sales, and transfers directly to your application endpoints as they occur on-chain.

What is the best way to fetch NFT and token metadata on Solana?

The best way to fetch Solana NFT and token metadata is using the DAS API, which provides unified access to compressed assets, collection data, and standard tokens through a single query interface.

How do I optimize Solana priority fees to ensure my transactions land?

You can optimize Solana priority fees by using real-time fee estimates from Helius, which calculate optimal compute unit usage to help push your transactions through during network congestion.

How do I parse human-readable Solana transaction data?

To parse human-readable Solana transaction data, use Helius Enhanced Transactions to decode instruction data into readable formats, simplifying on-chain analytics and transaction tracking.

Can I stream ultra-low-latency Solana data for live applications?

Yes, you can stream ultra-low-latency Solana data using the LaserStream WebSocket, which provides real-time data streams designed specifically for high-performance live applications.

Do I need the Helius SDK to query compressed assets on Solana?

Yes, you need the Helius SDK and Solana kit installed to query compressed assets, as they provide the structured namespaces and standard endpoints required to access the DAS API.