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title: Installing the Xcode command line tools
sidebar_position: 10
---

Before we can get started, we need some basic tools for development.
They are bundled in the _Xcode command-line tools_ so let's install
that first.

Open the Terminal application, and type the following command:

```bash
xcode-select --install
```

A pop-up will appear asking you to confirm the installation.
Confirm, and go make a cup of coffee while the install does its thing.