Using Docker
To run a subtensor node with Docker, follow the below steps.
We have not tested subtensor node installation scripts on any cloud service. In addition, if you are using Runpod cloud service, then note that this service is already containerized. Hence, the only option available to you for Runpod is to install a subtensor node by compiling from source. Note that we have not tested any subtensor installation steps on Runpod.
If you are already running a subtensor node using Docker, then go directly to Step 5 Prepare to Run . The below steps 1 through 4 are for first time users only.
Step 1: Install git
Ensure that git is installed on your machine. Refer to the GitHub documentation for installation instructions..
Step 2: Install Docker
Follow Docker's official installation guides and install Docker.
Before proceeding, make sure that Docker is running.
Step 3: Clone the subtensor repo
Clone the subtensor repository:
git clone https://github.com/opentensor/subtensor.git
Step 4: Go into subtensor directory
Navigate into the Subtensor directory:
cd subtensor
Step 5: Prepare to run
Execute the below three commands in this order:
Ensure you are on the main branch. If not, switch to it:
git checkout main
Pull the latest main branch contents:
git pull
Stop any currently running Docker containers:
docker compose down --volumes
Linux post-installation steps for Docker Engine
Please follow Docker's official documentation to perform standard Linux post-installation steps for Docker Engine
Adding a user to the docker group is only necessary on Linux, where sudo privileges are required to run Docker commands. It is unnecessary on macOS.
Run a Lite Node on Mainchain
To run a lite node connected to the Bittensor mainchain, execute the below command.
./scripts/run/subtensor.sh -e docker --network mainnet --node-type lite
Run an Archive Node on Mainchain
To run an archive node connected to the Bittensor mainchain, execute the below command.
./scripts/run/subtensor.sh -e docker --network mainnet --node-type archive
Run a Lite Node on Testchain
To run a lite node connected to the Bittensor testchain, execute the below command.
./scripts/run/subtensor.sh -e docker --network testnet --node-type lite
Run an Archive Node on Testchain
To run an archive node connected to the Bittensor testchain, execute the below command.
./scripts/run/subtensor.sh -e docker --network testnet --node-type archive