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I want to test some api calls using web3.js and so I am using geth as HttpProvider. Can I start geth without the syncing?

Is something like geth --nosync --rpc available?

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geth --maxpeers 0 will not sync. geth --maxpeers 0 console may be more helpful and will bring you the console: you don't even need the RPC, and can paste in and execute Javascript.

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  • there are other command line options to tweak, you also may want to speed up mining to make your testing faster. See ethereum.stackexchange.com/questions/1217/…
    – Paul S
    Commented Feb 23, 2016 at 3:34
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    I'm really close to having a Docker image for the purposes of using geth for API and solidity testing. Will let you know
    – Paul S
    Commented Feb 23, 2016 at 3:37
  • @eth When I try this I can't send eth. I have empty chaindata and it looks like the block gas limit is stale. How can I send eth without syncing?
    – spraff
    Commented Jul 27, 2019 at 10:40

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