# starship | Hyperweb | Knowledge Base | Instagit

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## Articles

### [Developing and Testing Multichain Applications with Starship: Best Practices and Code Examples](/hyperweb-io/starship/what-are-the-best-practices-for-developing-and-testing-multichain-applications-with-starship)

Learn best practices for developing and testing multichain applications with Starship a Kubernetes-native framework. Define, spin up, and test IBC-connected chains locally with ease.

- Tags: best-practices
- Published: 2026-03-03

### [How to Debug Deployment Issues in the Starship Kubernetes Environment](/hyperweb-io/starship/how-to-debug-deployment-issues-within-the-starship-kubernetes-environment)

Solve Starship Kubernetes deployment issues by checking prerequisites, Helm releases, pod logs, port-forwarding, and running end-to-end tests for quick problem resolution.

- Tags: how-to-guide
- Published: 2026-03-03

### [Starship v1 vs v2: Architecture Differences and Migration Guide](/hyperweb-io/starship/what-are-the-differences-and-migration-path-between-starship-v1-and-v2)

Explore Starship v1 vs v2 architecture differences. Learn how the new KubernetesJS client enables direct API deployments and provides a clear migration path.

- Tags: migration-guide
- Published: 2026-03-03

### [How the Starship Generator Package Creates Kubernetes Manifests](/hyperweb-io/starship/what-is-the-function-of-the-generator-package-in-creating-kubernetes-manifests)

Discover how the Starship generator package transforms declarative configurations into production-ready Kubernetes YAML manifests using a modular builder pattern for efficient deployment.

- Tags: how-to-guide
- Published: 2026-03-03

### [How Starship Uses Helm Charts for Kubernetes Deployment to Orchestrate Multi-Chain Testnets](/hyperweb-io/starship/how-are-helm-charts-used-for-starships-kubernetes-deployment)

Discover how Starship uses a single Helm chart to deploy complex Cosmos-EVM testnets on Kubernetes. Simplify multi-chain infrastructure with configurable YAML.

- Tags: how-to-guide
- Published: 2026-03-03

### [How the StarshipJS Library Facilitates Interchain Development: A Complete Guide](/hyperweb-io/starship/how-does-starshipjs-library-facilitate-interchain-development)

Discover how StarshipJS simplifies interchain development with its TypeScript SDK. Manage multi-chain configurations, load registries, and access chain hooks via a unified API. Build across blockchains seamlessly.

- Tags: how-to-guide
- Published: 2026-03-03

### [@starship-ci/client: The Official NPM Client Package for Starship Deployment Management](/hyperweb-io/starship/what-is-the-npm-client-package-for-starship-and-its-role-in-deployment-management)

Discover the @starship-ci/client, the official NPM package for programmatically deploying, managing, and verifying Starship multi-chain environments with Helm and Kubernetes.

- Tags: api-reference
- Published: 2026-03-03

### [NPM CLI Package for Starship: Complete Guide to @starship-ci/cli](/hyperweb-io/starship/what-is-the-npm-cli-package-for-starship-and-how-is-it-used)

Discover the @starship-ci/cli NPM package orchestrating Cosmos blockchain deployments and management via YAML. Install the global starship binary for complete infrastructure control.

- Tags: how-to-guide
- Published: 2026-03-03

### [How to Use Script Customization for Chain Initialization in Starship](/hyperweb-io/starship/how-can-script-customization-be-used-for-chain-initialization-in-starship)

Master Starship chain initialization with custom scripts. Learn how to define shell scripts or inline commands in ChainScripts for complete blockchain bootstrapping control in Kubernetes.

- Tags: how-to-guide
- Published: 2026-03-03

### [How Starship Handles Port Forwarding for Local Access to Blockchain Nodes](/hyperweb-io/starship/how-does-starship-handle-port-forwarding-for-local-access-to-blockchain-nodes)

Starship simplifies local blockchain node access with automated Kubernetes port forwarding via a single CLI command. Effortlessly map service ports to localhost and manage your nodes.

- Tags: how-to-guide
- Published: 2026-03-03

### [Starship Resource Management: Configuring CPU and Memory for Blockchain Nodes](/hyperweb-io/starship/what-are-the-resource-management-capabilities-cpu-memory-for-nodes-in-starship)

Discover Starship's CPU and memory resource management for blockchain nodes. Configure defaults and overrides using Kubernetes notation in your chain configurations.

- Tags: how-to-guide
- Published: 2026-03-03

### [How Starship Implements Interchain Security (ICS) Support in Cosmos Deployments](/hyperweb-io/starship/how-is-interchain-security-ics-supported-in-starship-deployments)

Learn how Starship simplifies Cosmos Interchain Security (ICS) deployments. Automate provider setup, consumer proposals, and IBC channels with a single flag.

- Tags: deep-dive
- Published: 2026-03-03

### [How to Use CometMock for Testing Blockchain Networks with Starship](/hyperweb-io/starship/how-to-use-cometmock-for-testing-blockchain-networks-with-starship)

Learn to test blockchain networks with Starship using CometMock. Configure your chain, deploy your testnet with starship up, and simplify RPC endpoint management for efficient testing.

- Tags: how-to-guide
- Published: 2026-03-03

### [How Starship Automates Blockchain Upgrades with Cosmovisor](/hyperweb-io/starship/how-does-starship-support-blockchain-upgrades-using-cosmvisor)

Discover how Starship automates Cosmos SDK blockchain upgrades with Cosmovisor for zero downtime. Learn how to embed Cosmovisor into validator containers for seamless binary switches.

- Tags: how-to-guide
- Published: 2026-03-03

### [How to Customize Genesis Files for Blockchain Networks in Starship](/hyperweb-io/starship/how-to-customize-genesis-files-for-blockchain-networks-in-starship)

Customize Starship genesis files by merging Helm values overriding create genesis sh script or referencing remote genesis URLs Learn how to tailor your blockchain network with Starship.

- Tags: how-to-guide
- Published: 2026-03-03

### [How to Deploy Custom Chains with Custom Docker Images in Starship](/hyperweb-io/starship/how-to-deploy-custom-chains-with-custom-docker-images-in-starship)

Deploy custom chains with custom Docker images in Starship. Follow our guide to create Dockerfiles, register versions, configure Helm, and test your deployment for seamless integration.

- Tags: how-to-guide
- Published: 2026-03-03

### [How Starship Enables Inter-Blockchain Communication (IBC) Support](/hyperweb-io/starship/how-does-starship-enable-inter-blockchain-communication-ibc-support)

Starship enables Inter-Blockchain Communication (IBC) support by querying on-chain state, aggregating channel data, and exposing discovery endpoints via gRPC and REST. Learn how Starship enhances Cosmos-SDK interoperability.

- Tags: how-to-guide
- Published: 2026-03-03

### [How to Set Up a Multichain Deployment with Multiple Validators Using Starship](/hyperweb-io/starship/how-to-set-up-a-multichain-deployment-with-multiple-validators-using-starship)

Learn how to set up a multichain deployment with multiple validators using Starship. Define chains and validators in a Helm values file and deploy automatically with a single command.

- Tags: how-to-guide
- Published: 2026-03-03

### [How Starship Enables Faucet Support for Test Tokens in Multichain Deployments](/hyperweb-io/starship/how-does-starship-facilitate-faucet-support-for-test-tokens-in-multichain-deployments)

Starship enables faucet support for test tokens in multichain deployments by treating faucets as first-class declarative features. Learn how Starship automates token distribution and provides local access.

- Tags: how-to-guide
- Published: 2026-03-03

### [How to Set Up Explorer and Registry Services in a Starship Environment](/hyperweb-io/starship/how-to-set-up-explorer-and-registry-services-within-a-starship-environment)

Easily set up explorer and registry services in your Starship environment. Deploy pods and forward ports with a simple starship up command. Learn more now.

- Tags: how-to-guide
- Published: 2026-03-03

### [How to Configure and Deploy Relayers with Starship for Interchain Communication](/hyperweb-io/starship/how-to-configure-and-deploy-relayers-with-starship-for-interchain-communication)

Configure and deploy relayers with Starship for interchain communication. Easily set up IBC channel management using Helm or the Starship CLI for seamless devnet deployment.

- Tags: how-to-guide
- Published: 2026-03-03

### [What Blockchain Types Does Starship Support for Development and Testing?](/hyperweb-io/starship/what-blockchain-types-does-starship-support-for-development-and-testing)

Explore Starship's extensive blockchain support for development and testing, including Cosmos-SDK, Solana, and Ethereum. Simplify your multi-chain projects with Docker.

- Tags: tutorial
- Published: 2026-03-03

### [How to Deploy Multiple Blockchain Networks Locally Using Starship in Kubernetes](/hyperweb-io/starship/how-to-deploy-multiple-blockchain-networks-locally-using-starship-in-kubernetes)

Deploy multiple blockchain networks locally using Starship in Kubernetes. Transform YAML to devnets with a single command for efficient local development.

- Tags: how-to-guide
- Published: 2026-03-03