--- title: Building Zen Browser 📦 --- > [!failure] > We cannot provide support if a build fails. Please understand this before proceeding with the following steps. We've took the time to make building Zen Browser as easy as possible, independent of your operating system or technical knowledge. 1. Clone the repository ```bash git clone https://github.com/zen-browser/desktop.git cd desktop ``` 2. Install dependencies ```bash npm install ``` 3. Download and bootstrap the browser ```bash npm run init ``` 4. Start building the browser > [!info] > This may take a while, depending on your internet connection and computer speed. ```bash npm run build ``` 5. Start the browser! ```bash npm start ```