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+# ISLEWARD
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+### Installation
+1. Download and install NodeJS: https://nodejs.org/en/download/
+2. Open a new console window
+2. Get the code: git clone https://gitlab.com/Isleward/isleward.git
+3. Navigate to the server folder: src/server
+4. Install dependencies: npm install
+5. Run: node --expose-gc index.js
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