Get started
To use the kit you’ll need some basic knowledge of HTML, for example what tags and attributes are and how to copy and paste code.
You can learn basic HTML and CSS at MDN, Codecademy or other online tutorials. You’ll also need to install some other tools and software.
Updating
If you have already got an NHS prototype but need to upgrade it to the latest version, see the guide to updating the kit.
Switching from the GOV.UK Prototype Kit
If you are new to the NHS prototype kit but are familiar with the GOV.UK Prototype Kit, you can find out how the NHS prototype kit is different from the GOV.UK Prototype Kit.
Local installation
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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.
Running 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.