sCrypt Compiler

0.2.9 verified Fri May 01 auth: no javascript

Command-line compiler for sCrypt, a high-level smart contract language targeting Bitcoin SV. The latest version is 0.2.9. Development is active with periodic releases. Key differentiator: it compiles to Bitcoin Script, enabling on-chain smart contracts with a C-style syntax. No major alternatives exist for Bitcoin SV smart contracts.

Common errors

error Error: Cannot find module 'scryptc' ↓

cause Package not installed or installed locally without -g.

fix

Run npm install -g scryptc to install globally.

Warnings

gotcha Global install (-g) is required to use the scryptc CLI command; local install may not expose the binary. ↓

fix npm install -g scryptc

Install

npm install scryptc

yarn add scryptc

pnpm add scryptc

Imports

default
wrong
```
const scryptc = require('scryptc')
```
correct
```
import scryptc from 'scryptc'
```
ESM default import; CommonJS require may not work due to missing default export.

Quickstart

Shows global install and basic compilation of an sCrypt contract file.

npm install -g scryptc
# Create a contract file (e.g., hello.scrypt) with:
contract hello {
    public function greet(bytes msg) {
        require(Tx.checkPreimage(msg));
    }
}
# Compile
scryptc hello.scrypt