Manta Node
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Manta Node is the edge component of the Manta platform. It is designed to run on both ARM and x86 architectures and requires the Docker engine to be installed locally. This guide will walk you through the process of installing Docker, and the Manta Node Python module.

Installing Docker
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Docker is required to run tasks securely and efficiently on the Manta Node.

Please follow the official `Docker installation guides <https://docs.docker.com/engine/install/>`_.

Installing Manta Node
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The recommended way to install Manta Node is by using pre-built packages. This approach simplifies the setup and ensures all required dependencies are included.

1. **Download the Wheel File**: Obtain the pre-built wheel file for the Manta Node from the official release `repository <https://github.com/mantatech/manta-node-python/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_node-<version>-py3-none-any.whl

This method is ideal for most users as it reduces compatibility issues and streamlines the installation process.