# Deploy a Governance Proposal to a Local Testnet

To create, start, and deploy an Agoric governance proposal to a local Agoric Testnet, do the following:

If you're using a Mac, ensure that you have Xcode (opens new window) installed.
Create a project folder that will allow you to run a local blockchain:
```
agoric init <The name of your project>
```
For example, if you wanted to run your local blockchain from a folder named "Demo", you'd run this command:
```
agoric init Demo
```
Note: Your project folder should not be located within your local clone of the agoric SDK.
Install additional dependencies by entering your project folder and running the following command.
```
cd <Name of your project (e.g., Demo)>
agoric install
```
Start the chain by running the following command. (Note: You should still be located within your project folder.)
```
agoric start local-chain --verbose --reset
```
Wait for the first block to be produced.
Open a second terminal.

Within the second terminal, navigate to <agoric-sdk>/bin and submit the governance proposal by running the following command. (Make sure to enter "y" when asked to confirm the transaction.)

./agd --chain-id=agoriclocal --title=<Insert your own title> --description=<Insert your description> --home=<PATH to your project folder>/_agstate/keys --keyring-backend=test --from=provision tx gov submit-proposal swingset-core-eval <PATH to permissions> <PATH to proposal>

For example, to deploy the PSM proposal referenced in the previous topics, run the following:

./agd --chain-id=agoriclocal --title=<Insert your own title> --description=<Insert your description> --home=<PATH to your project folder>/_agstate/keys --keyring-backend=test --from=provision tx gov submit-proposal swingset-core-eval ../packages/inter-protocol/test/psm/gov-add-psm-permit.json ../packages/inter-protocol/test/psm/gov-add-psm.js

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