# Install shdwDrive

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sshdwDrive v1.5 is no longer maintained. Please migrate to v2 and consult the new [developer guide](/guide/start-building.md) for instructions.
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## **Getting Started**

Prerequisites: Install [NodeJS LTS 16.17.1](https://nodejs.org/en/download/) on any OS.

Then run the following command

```bash
npm install -g @shadow-drive/cli
```

## **Next steps**

* After you install ShdwDrive, learn how to use the [CLI client](/build/the-cli.md).
* If you prefer, here is a step by step [video walkthrough](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MfSuzFDDQ30).
* Further streamline your integrations with ShdwDrive using the [SDK](/build/the-sdk.md) and [API](/build/shadow-drive.md).

## **Get Support**

* Review the [FAQ](/build/support-and-faq.md)
* Visit us in [Discord](https://discord.com/invite/shdwdrive) for support and feedback!

## **Submitting Bugs**

We adhere to a responsible disclosure process for security related issues. To ensure the responsible disclosure and handling of security vulnerabilities, we ask that you follow the process outlined below.

#### **Bug Reporting Process**

1. For non-security-related bugs, please submit a new bug report [here](https://github.com/GenesysGo/shdw-drive-bug-reports/issues/new/choose). For security-related reports, please open a "**security vulnerability**" report [here](https://github.com/GenesysGo/shdw-drive-bug-reports/issues/new/choose).
2. Please provide a clear and concise description of the issue, steps to reproduce it, and any relevant screenshots or logs.

**Important**: For security-related issues, please include as much information as possible for reproduction and what its related to. Please be sure to use the **report a security vulnerability** feature in the repository listed above. If you submit a security vulnerability as a public bug report, we reserve the right to remove the report and move any communications to private channels until a resolution is made.

**Security related issues should only be reported through this repository.**

While we strongly encourage the use of this repository for bug reports and security issues, you may also reach out to us via our [**Discord**](https://discord.com/invite/shdwdrive) server. Join the #shdw-drive-technical-support channel for assistance. However, please note that we will redirect you to submit the bug report through this GitHub repository for proper handling and tracking.

## **Discover benefits and use cases of ShdwDrive:**

### [**Learn more**](broken://pages/vOwO800AyL41yHcCVHwu#why-use-Shdw-drive) about why ShdwDrive is growing so quickly and what makes it a strong product market fit.


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