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+## Prerequisites
+1. Install [node](https://nodejs.org/en/download/) version 16.83 or later
+2. Install [npm](https://docs.npmjs.com/downloading-and-installing-node-js-and-npm) version 9.8.1 (Should install with node)
+3. Install [pnpm](https://pnpm.io/installation) version 8.8.0: `npm install -g pnpm`
+4. Install [rust](https://www.rust-lang.org/tools/install) version 1.74.0: 
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+## Instructions
+1. clone repository: `git clone https://github.com/Northrop-Grumman-Collaboration-Project/gcs-user-interface.git`
+2. In the terminal run: `npm install`
+3. Start: `pnpm tauri dev`
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