# Requirements

## Dependencies:

* Node.js 20.x.x LTS or above
* Hosting (VPS, Dedicated Server, Bot Hosting) with at least 512MB of RAM and 1 CPU core
* A text editor
* A stable Internet connection
* All NPM packages listed in the package.json (automatically installed with `npm install`)

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## Windows Dependencies

1. **Visual Studio Desktop Development C++**
   * Required for compiling native Node.js modules.
2. **Install Node.js LTS**
   * Download and install the latest Long-Term Support (LTS) version of Node.js directly from the [official Node.js website](https://nodejs.org/en/).
3. **Install Build Tools**
   * Open an administrative Command Prompt and run the following command to install the necessary build tools:

     ```bash
     npm install --global --production --vs2018 --add-python-to-path windows-build-tools
     ```

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## Linux Dependencies <a href="#linux-dependencies" id="linux-dependencies"></a>

**Required Packages**

* **Common Packages:**
  * `autoconf`, `automake`, `g++`, `libtool`, `build-essential`
  * These tools are required to build and run native Node.js modules.

**Installing Node.js and Dependencies**

**For Debian/Ubuntu:**\
Run the following commands to install the required packages and the latest Node.js LTS:

```bash
# Install required build tools
sudo apt-get install -y autoconf automake g++ libtool build-essential

# Add NodeSource repository for the latest Node.js
curl -fsSL https://deb.nodesource.com/setup_20.x | sudo -E bash -

# Install Node.js
sudo apt-get install -y nodejs
```

**For CentOS/RHEL:**\
Run these commands to install the required packages and the latest Node.js LTS:

```bash
# Install Development Tools group for CentOS
sudo yum groupinstall -y "Development Tools"

# Add NodeSource repository for the latest Node.js
curl -fsSL https://rpm.nodesource.com/setup_20.x | sudo bash -

# Install Node.js
sudo yum install -y nodejs
```

**Verify Installation**

After installation, verify that Node.js and npm are correctly installed by running:

```bash
node -v
npm -v
```