How to Install Dim on Windows 10

Step 1: Install Node.js on your computer

Before you can install Dim, you need to install Node.js on your Windows 10 computer. Follow these steps to install Node.js:

1. Go to https://nodejs.org/en/download/ and download the latest version of Node.js for Windows.
2. Run the installer and follow the instructions to complete the installation.

Step 2: Install Git on your computer

Git is a version control system that Dim uses. Follow these steps to install Git:

1. Go to https://git-scm.com/downloads and download Git for Windows.
2. Run the installer and follow the instructions to complete the installation.

Step 3: Clone the Dim repository

Now that you have Node.js and Git installed, you can clone the Dim repository from GitHub. Follow these steps:

1. Open your command prompt or Git Bash terminal.
2. Navigate to the directory where you want to clone the repository.
3. Type git clone https://github.com/Dusk-Labs/dim.git and press Enter. This will clone the Dim repository to your computer.

Step 4: Install Dim

With the repository cloned to your computer, you can install Dim using Node.js. Follow these steps:

1. Open your command prompt or Git Bash terminal.
2. Navigate to the dim directory that was created when you cloned the repository.
3. Type npm install and press Enter. This will install all of the necessary packages for Dim.

Step 5: Start Dim

You're now ready to start Dim! Follow these steps:

1. Open your command prompt or Git Bash terminal.
2. Navigate to the dim directory.
3. Type npm start and press Enter. This will start Dim and open a window in your default web browser.

Congratulations, you have successfully installed Dim on your Windows 10 computer!

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