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First, you'll need [Node.js](https://nodejs.org/) which matches our current version.
You can check [`.nvmrc` in the `main` branch](https://github.com/signalapp/Signal-Desktop/blob/main/.nvmrc)
to see what the current version is. If you have [nvm](https://github.com/creationix/nvm)
you can just run `nvm use` in the project directory and it will switch to the project's
you can just run `nvm install && nvm use` in the project directory and it will install and switch to the project's
desired Node.js version. [nvm for windows](https://github.com/coreybutler/nvm-windows) is
still useful, but it doesn't support `.nvmrc` files.

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Install the [Xcode Command-Line Tools](http://osxdaily.com/2014/02/12/install-command-line-tools-mac-os-x/).

Note: macOS 14.0 or later is required to install dependencies and contribute to Signal Desktop.

### Windows

1. Download _Build Tools for Visual Studio 2022 Community Edition_ from [Microsoft's website](https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/vs/community/) and install it, including the "Desktop development with C++" option.
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