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 "repo_url": "https://github.com/vibeinging/dsh-desktop",
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 "title": "Build and run DSH Desktop from source",
 "page_title": "How to build and run DSH Desktop from source with DSH Desktop",
 "summary": "Clone the repository, install dependencies, run the diagnostics, and start the Electron app locally.",
 "who": "A developer who wants to test changes to DSH Desktop or build a local macOS Apple Silicon app.",
 "problem": "A developer needs a working local build to test changes before a signed release is available.",
 "outcome": "A running development build of DSH Desktop, or a local macOS app directory in the release folder.",
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  "Install Node.js 24 or a later version.",
  "Run `git clone https://github.com/vibeinging/dsh-desktop.git`, then run `cd dsh-desktop`.",
  "Run `npm install`, then run `npm run doctor`.",
  "Run `npm run dev:electron` to start the app in development mode.",
  "On macOS Apple Silicon, run `npm run package:mac:dir` and then `open \"release/mac-arm64/DSH Desktop.app\"`."
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 "time": "30 minutes",
 "basis": "readme",
 "caveat": "The README says the local directory build is for development and that signed installers for ordinary users come from the GitHub Release.",
 "category": "Personal productivity",
 "tags": [
  "Personal productivity"
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 "lang": "javascript",
 "requirements": [
  "A model credential configured in DSH settings (the README says the project does not write API keys into its files)",
  "A Windows x64, macOS Apple Silicon, or Linux x64 machine, or Node.js 24 or later if you run from source",
  "A Git repository as the working directory if you want Git worktrees"
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