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 1. Install [Node].
 1. Clone this repository or [download a zip] with the latest version.
 1. Create a `config.js` file based on the provided `config.js.example`.
-1. Run `npm start` and leave it running.
+1. `npm install` to install dependencies.
+1. `npm start` and leave it running.
 
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