> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.zetrix.com/en/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.zetrix.com/en/developer-resources/zetrix-mcp-server/quick-start/prerequisite.md).

# Prerequisite

Before you begin, ensure you have:

✅ **Node.js v18 or higher** - [Download](https://nodejs.org/)

```bash
node --version  # Should show v18.0.0 or higher
```

✅ **npm v8 or higher** - (Comes with Node.js)

```bash
npm --version  # Should show v8.0.0 or higher
```

✅ **Claude Desktop** - [Download](https://claude.ai/download)

✅ **Git** - [Download](https://github.com/Zetrix-Chain/zetrix-mcp-server.git) (Optional) - Only needed for source installation