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---
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title: Get Started
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description: This guide will walk you through installing the Mist CLI, setting up your development environment, and compiling your very first program.
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icon: Rocket
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---
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## 1. Installation
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Mist is currently distributed as a Cargo crate. To get started, you'll need to have the Rust toolchain installed.
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Run the following command to install the Mist compiler:
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```bash title="Terminal"
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cargo install [email protected]
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```
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Once the installation finishes, verify it by checking the version:
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```bash title="Terminal"
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mist version
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```
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---
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## 2. Setting Up Your Project
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Mist works alongside Cargo to handle the heavy lifting. Follow these steps to prepare your environment for your first "Hello World" program.
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### Initialize a New Project
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If you haven't already, create a new Cargo project and navigate into the directory:
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```bash title="Terminal"
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cargo new my-mist-app
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cd my-mist-app
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```
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### Configure Mist
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Create a `mist.json` file in your root directory. This tells the compiler where to look for your source code and where to place the generated Rust files.
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```json title="mist.json"
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{
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"src": "src",
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"output": "build"
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}
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```
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### Link Cargo to Mist
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Since Mist compiles down to Rust, you need to point Cargo to the generated output. Update your `Cargo.toml` to include the following:
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```toml title="Cargo.toml"
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[[bin]]
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name = "main"
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path = "build/main.rs"
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```
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> **Pro Tip:** You’ll probably want to add `/build` to your `.gitignore` file to keep your repository clean!
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---
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## 3. Your First Program
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Now for the fun part! Create a new file at `src/main.mist` and add the following code:
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```cpp title="src/main.mist"
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void main() {
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println!("Hello World!");
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}
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```
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### Build and Run
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To turn your Mist code into an executable, use the `build` command:
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```bash title="Terminal"
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mist build
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```
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Once the build is successful, you can run your program using standard Cargo commands:
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```bash title="Terminal"
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cargo run
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```
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> **Pro Tip:** If you encounter any rust errors, head to the build directory and analyze the output, if you see anything unusual in the output, report the issue at https://github.com/mist-go/mist
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---
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## Command Reference
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| Command | Description |
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| -------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |
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| `mist build` | Compiles your `.mist` files into Rust code in the output folder. |
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| `mist version` | Displays the current version of the Mist compiler. |
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| `mist help` | Stuck? Use this to see all available commands and options. |
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