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Requirements

RequirementMinimum VersionDownload
Node.js18.0 or highernodejs.org
npm9.0 or higherIncluded with Node.js
Code EditorAnyVS Code recommended
Check your versions by running: node -v and npm -v in your terminal

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Quick Start

1

Extract Files

Extract the downloaded ZIP file to your desired location. We recommend a location like:
  • C:\Projects\latch (Windows)
  • ~/Projects/latch (Mac/Linux)
2

Install Dependencies

Open a terminal in the project folder and run:
npm install
This will install all required packages. It typically takes 1-2 minutes.
3

Start Development Server

Start the development server:
npm run dev
You should see output like:
> [email protected] dev
> next dev
▲ Next.js 16.1.6 (Turbopack)
- Local:         http://localhost:3000
- Network:       http://20.0.0.247:3000

✓ Starting...
✓ Ready in 1837ms
4

Visit your site

Open your browser and navigate to:
http://localhost:3000
🎉 Congratulations! Your hosting website is now running locally.