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Automate Ethereum Nodes with eth-docker

Name: Automate Ethereum Nodes with eth-docker
Author: ethstaker

Get easy Ethereum node automation for your startup with eth-docker, a Docker automation tool for founders.

565 stars275 forksShellQuality 9/10Updated 7/1/2026100% free · open source

What it does

Eth-docker automates the setup and management of Ethereum nodes using Docker, making it easier for founders to run and maintain their own nodes.

Install / run

git clone https://github.com/ethstaker/eth-docker.git && cd eth-docker

When to use it

•You need to run a full Ethereum node for your startup's blockchain application
•You want to automate the deployment and scaling of Ethereum nodes
•You need to manage multiple Ethereum nodes for testing, development, or production environments

Quick start

1Run the command `make up` to start the Ethereum node containers
2Edit the `env` file to configure the node settings, such as the network and data directory
3Use the `make logs` command to view the container logs and troubleshoot any issues
4Run `make down` to stop and remove the containers
5Use the `make init` command to initialize the node with a custom configuration

Ready-to-paste prompt

Run `ETH_NETWORK=mainnet make up` to start a mainnet Ethereum node

Heads up: You need to have Docker and Make installed on your system, and ensure that the `DOCKER_COMPOSE_VERSION` variable is set to a compatible version, as specified in the eth-docker README

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Key files

.pre-commit-config.yaml