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# Prerequisites

Before getting the bot to work, let's start off by checking some things from your list

### Requirements:

* [ ] Python, version 3.6+: To install python, visit the official [python website](https://www.python.org/downloads/) or check the Microsoft Store and install the latest version of Python.
* [ ] Node.js: Install the latest version of Node.js from the [official website](https://nodejs.org/en/). You will see two options, LTS & Current, you can pick LTS. 

### Some things you need to make sure:

While installing Python, you will see a checkbox at the bottom which says *Add Python 3.10.x to PATH.* **Make sure you check this box, it is extremely crucial!**

![](https://2149331147-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Fq2q0TkpYZUhUkrpG6gYt%2Fuploads%2Frsua6FSFkstY8L4k6zIF%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=80e939f0-8933-4bd6-bd61-34182783c630) ![](https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/905182869410955356/981635202520580236/unknown.png)

Once you have installed Python & Node.js, launch a command prompt window (preferably as an administrator) and type `pip`, if you see something like this, you have done the python installation correctly: 

<div align="center"><img src="https://2149331147-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Fq2q0TkpYZUhUkrpG6gYt%2Fuploads%2F2TtV76js1vj5d2aOik5h%2Fimage.png?alt=media&amp;token=a99ce990-ceda-4a2a-8cf4-31995d47a347" alt=""></div>

Just to double check your python version, type `python --version` on your command prompt. You should get something like this (version can be different):

![](https://2149331147-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Fq2q0TkpYZUhUkrpG6gYt%2Fuploads%2FGPWJg8aYNeifR5aD7OZa%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=ede33949-ce50-4b4d-ab02-c43b466e8f85)

Lastly, type `node` on your terminal to make sure node.js is installed correctly. You should see something like this:

![](https://2149331147-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Fq2q0TkpYZUhUkrpG6gYt%2Fuploads%2FE3xm9wRpk3Zzl75uK5Rv%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=08c75185-3f03-46fb-bac6-765efc4706ef)

Voila! You are done. :thumbsup: