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 # CMR-Client
 
+## Requirements 
+- the Node Package manager (NPM) 
+- a git client ( assumes familarity if you're using this website) 
+
 ## Getting Started
-- run "npm install" to download all dependencies.
+- clone the project (git clone < clone url above) 
+- run "npm install" to download all dependencies. 
+- run "npm start" to run the project.
 - If you are new to React, read the "React Docs" documentation 
 
 ## Clear my record
@@ -9,4 +15,4 @@ The planning doc for this project: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1k1rMepmTu
 
 Design Influences:
 - https://opportunity.census.gov/toolkit.html
-- https://designsystem.digital.gov/
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+- https://designsystem.digital.gov/