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Install the downloadable edition

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Read INSTALL.md
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The downloadable edition is currently a developer preview, not a public product download. It requires Node.js 24, npm, and a supported Cloudflare account for deployment. After extracting the package, read INSTALL.md, run npm ci, npm run doctor, npm run setup:local, then npm run dev. Open the local address printed by the terminal. Local demonstration access must never be enabled on a public deployment. Production needs a new database and verified staff authentication.

  1. 1 Try the isolated local preview first.
  2. 2 Follow INSTALL.md to configure your own database and authentication.
  3. 3 Back up before upgrades; test the new release locally and review migrations before deployment.

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