> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.cloud.coinbase.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# 1. Install NPM and NEAR-CLI

Install NPM and NEAR-CLI

1. Download and install the node.js most compatible with your system: [https://nodejs.org/en/download/](https://nodejs.org/en/download/). We recommend the LTS version.

2. Confirm the installation by running this command in your terminal:

   ```bash theme={null}
   node -v
   ```

   A successful installation returns a version number.

3. Install [Near-shell](https://github.com/near/near-cli):

   ```bash theme={null}
   sudo npm install -g near-cli
   near --version
   ```

A successful installation returns a version number.