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* `dot -V` (for Graphviz - optional on Windows)
* `python3 -V`
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+With Node LTS (v20), the python used has updated to 3.12, and [you may get an error](https://github.com/MarkBind/markbind/issues/2496). You can solve this issue by installing setuptools or deprecating the versions used.
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We recommend the **WebStorm IDE** or **VS Code** for working with MarkBind code.
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%%{{ icon_ticked }}%% [Node.js](https://nodejs.org) {{ node_version }} or higher installed
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+With Node LTS (v20), the python used has updated to 3.12, and [you may get an error](https://github.com/MarkBind/markbind/issues/2496). You can solve this issue by installing setuptools or deprecating the versions used.
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There are a few ways to install MarkBind, select one that is most suitable for your use case. If you are unsure, we recommend using the first method.
## Method 1: Install MarkBind globally with npm