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Prerequisites

Here are the prerequisites to set up your development environment for working with fhEVM.

Before proceeding, ensure your system meets the following requirements:

  • Operating System: Linux, macOS, or Windows with WSL2
  • Go: Version v1.23.x or higher
  • Docker: Version v26.x.x or higher
  • Node.js: Node.js v20.x or higher

Step 1: Install Go​

  1. Visit the Go Downloads Page and download the installer for your operating system.

  2. Follow the installation instructions specific for your OS.

  3. Verify the installation by running the following command:

    go version

    You should see the installed Go version in the output.

Step 2: Install Docker​

  1. Follow the official Docker installation guide for your operating system:

  2. After installation, verify Docker is installed correctly:

    docker --version

    You should see the installed Docker version in the output.

  3. Ensure Docker can run without sudo (Linux users only):

    sudo groupadd docker
    sudo usermod -aG docker $USER
    newgrp docker

    Verify it works:

    docker run hello-world

Step 3: Install Docker Compose Plugin​

  1. Follow the official Docker Compose plugin installation guide for your operating system:

  2. After installation, verify Docker Compose plugin is installed correctly:

    docker compose version

    You should see the installed Docker Compose plugin version in the output.

Step 4: Install Node.js​

  1. Install Node.js and npm using the official guide for your operating system: Node.js Downloads

    • Select the LTS version for better stability.

  2. Verify the installation by running the following commands:

    node -v
    npm -v

    These should output the installed Node.js and npm versions.