Manta Core
==========

Installing Manta Core
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For a streamlined setup, it is recommended to install Manta Core using pre-built packages. This method ensures that all dependencies are properly handled, minimizing compatibility issues.

1. **Download the Wheel File**: Obtain the pre-built wheel file for Manta Core from the official release `repository <https://github.com/mantatech/manta-core/releases>`_.

2. **Install the Wheel File**: Use :code:`pip` to install the downloaded wheel file. Run the following command in your terminal:

.. code:: bash

   pip install manta-<version>-py3-none-any.whl

This is the preferred installation approach for most users.

Docker Installation
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While not strictly required for Manta Core itself, Docker is useful for building the container images that are deployed to Manta Nodes for running data science and machine learning tasks.

Installation on Linux
**********************

1. Update your package list:

.. code:: bash

  sudo apt-get update

2. Install Docker using the convenience script provided by Docker:

.. code:: bash

  curl -fsSL https://get.docker.com -o get-docker.sh
  sudo sh get-docker.sh

3. Verify that Docker is installed correctly:

.. code:: bash

  sudo docker run hello-world

.. note::

   If you encounter permission issues with Docker such as *permission denied*, follow the [Docker post-installation steps for Linux](https://docs.docker.com/engine/install/linux-postinstall/).

Installation on Windows and MacOS
*********************************

For Windows and macOS, please refer to the official Docker documentation:

- `Docker Installation on Windows <https://docs.docker.com/docker-for-windows/install/>`_
- `Docker Installation on macOS <https://docs.docker.com/docker-for-mac/install/>`_

Next Steps
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Once you have installed Manta Core and its dependencies, you can proceed to the next step: developing and deploying Swarms. For more information, refer to the dedicated :ref:`swarm_development` section.