bitwarden-desktop/README.md

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# Bitwarden Desktop Application

[![Platforms](https://imgur.com/SLv9paA.png "Windows, macOS, and Linux")](https://bitwarden.com/download/)

The Bitwarden desktop app is written using Electron and Angular. The application installs on Windows, macOS, and Linux distributions.

![Desktop Vault](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/bitwarden/brand/master/screenshots/desktop-macos-vault.png "My Vault")

# Build/Run

**Requirements**

- [Node.js](https://nodejs.org/)
- Windows users: To compile the native node modules used in the app you will need the *Visual C++ toolset*, available through the standard Visual Studio installer. You will also need to install the *Microsoft Build Tools 2015* and *Windows 10 SDK 17134* as additional dependencies in the Visual Studio installer.


**Run the app**

```bash
npm install
npm run electron
```

# Contribute

Code contributions are welcome! Please commit any pull requests against the `master` branch. Learn more about how to contribute by reading the [`CONTRIBUTING.md`](CONTRIBUTING.md) file.

Security audits and feedback are welcome. Please open an issue or email us privately if the report is sensitive in nature. You can read our security policy in the [`SECURITY.md`](SECURITY.md) file.