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# Running From Source
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If you just want to play and there is a compiled version available on the
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[Archipelago releases page](https://github.com/ArchipelagoMW/Archipelago/releases),
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use that version. These steps are for developers or platforms without compiled releases available.
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## General
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What you'll need:
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 * [Python 3.8.7 or newer](https://www.python.org/downloads/), not the Windows Store version
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   * Python 3.12.x is currently the newest supported version
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 * pip: included in downloads from python.org, separate in many Linux distributions
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 * Matching C compiler
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   * possibly optional, read operating system specific sections
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Then run any of the starting point scripts, like Generate.py, and the included ModuleUpdater should prompt to install or update the
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required modules and after pressing enter proceed to install everything automatically.
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After this, you should be able to run the programs.
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 * `Launcher.py` gives access to many components, including clients registered in `worlds/LauncherComponents.py`.
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    * The Launcher button "Generate Template Options" will generate default yamls for all worlds.
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 * With yaml(s) in the `Players` folder, `Generate.py` will generate the multiworld archive.
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 * `MultiServer.py`, with the filename of the generated archive as a command line parameter, will host the multiworld locally.
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    * `--log_network` is a command line parameter useful for debugging.
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 * `WebHost.py` will host the website on your computer.
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    * You can copy `docs/webhost configuration sample.yaml` to `config.yaml`
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    to change WebHost options (like the web hosting port number).
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## Windows
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Recommended steps
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 * Download and install a "Windows installer (64-bit)" from the [Python download page](https://www.python.org/downloads)
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   * [read above](#General) which versions are supported
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 * **Optional**: Download and install Visual Studio Build Tools from
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   [Visual Studio Build Tools](https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/visual-cpp-build-tools/).
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   * Refer to [Windows Compilers on the python wiki](https://wiki.python.org/moin/WindowsCompilers) for details. 
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     Generally, selecting the box for "Desktop Development with C++" will provide what you need.
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   * Build tools are not required if all modules are installed pre-compiled. Pre-compiled modules are pinned on
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     [Discord in #ap-core-dev](https://discord.com/channels/731205301247803413/731214280439103580/905154456377757808)
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 * It is recommended to use [PyCharm IDE](https://www.jetbrains.com/pycharm/)
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 * Run Generate.py which will prompt installation of missing modules, press enter to confirm
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   * In PyCharm: right-click Generate.py and select `Run 'Generate'`
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   * Without PyCharm: open a command prompt in the source folder and type `py Generate.py`
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## macOS
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Refer to [Guide to Run Archipelago from Source Code on macOS](../worlds/generic/docs/mac_en.md).
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## Optional: A Link to the Past Enemizer
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Only required to generate seeds that include A Link to the Past with certain options enabled. You will receive an
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error if it is required.
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You can get the latest Enemizer release at [Enemizer Github releases](https://github.com/Ijwu/Enemizer/releases).
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It should be dropped as "EnemizerCLI" into the root folder of the project. Alternatively, you can point the Enemizer
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setting in host.yaml at your Enemizer executable.
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## Optional: SNI
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[SNI](https://github.com/alttpo/sni/blob/main/README.md) is required to use SNIClient. If not integrated into the project, it has to be started manually.
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You can get the latest SNI release at [SNI Github releases](https://github.com/alttpo/sni/releases).
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It should be dropped as "SNI" into the root folder of the project. Alternatively, you can point the sni setting in
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host.yaml at your SNI folder.
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## Optional: Git
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[Git](https://git-scm.com) is required to install some of the packages that Archipelago depends on.
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It may be possible to run Archipelago from source without it, at your own risk.
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It is also generally recommended to have Git installed and understand how to use it, especially if you're thinking about contributing.
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You can download the latest release of Git at [The downloads page on the Git website](https://git-scm.com/downloads).
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Beyond that, there are also graphical interfaces for Git that make it more accessible.
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For repositories on Github (such as this one), [Github Desktop](https://desktop.github.com) is one such option.
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PyCharm has a built-in version control integration that supports Git.
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## Running tests
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Information about running tests can be found in [tests.md](https://github.com/ArchipelagoMW/Archipelago/blob/main/docs/tests.md#running-tests)
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