Building Requirements

Linux

  • Python 2.7
  • Node.js version 6.x or later
  • npm 3.10.x or later but <= 5.2.0 (run npm install npm@5.2.0 -g)

MacOS

  • Python 2.7
  • Node.js >=6.x or later but <=8.9.4
  • npm 3.10.x or later but <= 5.2.0 (run npm install npm@5.2.0 -g)
  • Command Line Tools for Xcode (run xcode-select --install to install)

Windows

  • Node.js 6.x or later

  • npm 3.10.x or later but <= 5.2.0 (run npm install npm@5.2.0 -g)

  • Python v2.7.x

    • Make sure your Python path is set. To verify, open a command prompt and type python --version. Then, the version of python will be displayed.

  • Visual C++ Build Environment:

    • Either:
    • Option 1: Install Visual C++ Build Tools 2015 (or modify an existing installation) and select Common Tools for Visual C++ during setup. This also works with the free Community and Express for Desktop editions.
    • Option 2: Visual Studio 2015 (Community Edition or better)