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title: "Surfpool"
description: "Local Solana Mainnet simulator for fast development and testing without hardware requirements"
category: "mcp-servers"
tags: ["api", "data", "automation", "authentication", "ai", "simulation", "development", "testing"]
tech_stack: ["Solana", "Blockchain", "Rust", "Web3", "Smart Contracts", "Local Simulation"]
---

Surfpool offers a powerful local simulation environment that mimics the behavior of the Solana Mainnet. This setup allows developers to create and test Solana applications without the need for costly hardware or constant access to an external network.

With Surfpool, you get a genuine testing environment that replicates Mainnet functionality, all while working right on your local machine. 

The simulator smartly fetches any missing Mainnet data as needed, which means you won’t have to spend time on manual account setups or configurations. This feature makes Surfpool perfect for development workflows, debugging tricky transactions, and educational scenarios where quick iterations and dependable testing are key.

Developers can quickly launch a self-contained Solana network that operates just like the real Mainnet. This capability speeds up development cycles and lessens reliance on outside infrastructure.