# Installation

**Get WDS up and running in 5 minutes**

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## Prerequisites

- Node.js 18+ installed
- Git installed
- Code editor (VS Code recommended)

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## Quick Install

```bash
# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/whiteport-collective/whiteport-design-studio.git

# Navigate to the directory
cd whiteport-design-studio

# Install dependencies
npm install

# Start WDS
npm start
```

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## Verify Installation

You should see:

```
✅ WDS is running
🎨 Ready to design
```

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## Next Steps

- [About WDS](about-wds.md) - Understand what WDS is and why it exists
- [Quick Start Guide](quick-start.md) - Your first 5 minutes
- [Course](../course/00-course-overview.md) - Learn the concepts deeply

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## Troubleshooting

**Issue:** Node version error
**Solution:** Update to Node.js 18 or higher

**Issue:** Permission denied
**Solution:** Run with appropriate permissions or use `sudo` (Mac/Linux)

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