Prerequisites & Setup

Step 1: Install Node.js( ignore if already installed)

Before we begin, you need Node.js installed on your computer to run the setup commands.

For Windows Users:

1. Open your web browser and navigate to: https://nodejs.org

2. Download the LTS version (Long Term Support) - it will show something like "18.17.0 LTS"

3. Run the downloaded .msi file

4. Follow the installation wizard:

   • Accept the license agreement
   • Keep the default installation path
   • Important: Make sure "Add to PATH" is checked
   • Important: Check "Automatically install the necessary tools" when prompted

5. Restart your computer after installation

6. Verify installation: Open Command Prompt or PowerShell and type:

   textnode --version npm --version

   You should see version numbers for both commands.

For Mac Users:

1. Visit https://nodejs.org and download the LTS version
2. Run the downloaded .pkg file and follow the installer
3. Verify installation in Terminal with node --version

For Linux Users:

1. Use your package manager or download from nodejs.org
2. Verify with node --version in terminal

Step 2: Ensure Cursor is Installed (ignore if already installed)

Make sure you have Cursor IDE installed on your computer. If not:

1. Visit https://cursor.sh