Get started
Before you start using the kit, you’ll need some basic knowledge of HTML. You can learn this at MDN, Codecademy or other tutorial websites.
There are 2 ways to use the kit. You can either install and run it on your own computer, or run it in the cloud and access it through a web browser.
If you’ve already got a prototype using the NHS prototype kit and need to upgrade it to the latest version, see the guide to updating the kit.
Installing the kit on your computer
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Mac install guide
To start making prototypes on your Mac, you need to setup the right tools to make the kit work.
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Windows install guide
To start making prototypes on your Windows machine, you need to setup the right tools to make the kit work.
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Advanced install guide
A quick installation guide for those familiar with Node.js and prototyping in code.
Run the kit in the cloud
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Using GitHub Codespaces
You can use GitHub Codespaces as an alternative to running the kit on your computer.