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Install the Prototype Kit Installation guide for advanced users

The Prototype Kit is built on the Express framework, and uses GOV.UK Frontend.

If you already installed a previous version of the Prototype Kit, you can update the kit instead.

Download the Prototype Kit (zip file) if you have not already.

Requirements

node.js - version 18.x.x

Install dependencies

npm install

Run the kit

npm start

Go to localhost:3000 in your browser.