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@@ -17,10 +17,27 @@ Please add an issue if you discover an (unreported) bug.
 
 Authoring and testing of new extensions can be done directly from the web editor. See [our documentation](https://makecode.com/blog/github-packages) on how to get started. If you want to run the editor locally, keep reading.
 
-## Local server
+## Local server setup
 
 The local server lets you to run the editor and serve the documentation from your own computer. It is meant for a single developer used and not designed to serve the editor to a large amount of users.
 
+1. Install [Node.js](https://nodejs.org/) 8.9.4 or higher.
+2. Clone this repository.
+```
+git clone https://github.com/microsoft/pxt-microbit
+cd pxt-microbit
+```
+3. Install the PXT command line (add `sudo` for Mac/Linux shells).
+```
+npm install -g pxt
+```
+4. Install the pxt-microbit dependencies.
+```
+npm install
+```
+
+Go to the **Running** section.
+
 ### Developer Setup
 
 This is the typical setup used by the MakeCode team to work on the microbit.