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Go to the [Releases page](https://github.com/uvindusl/Whatsapp-for-linux/releases) of this repository.\n\n2.  Download the latest `.deb` package for your system.\n\n3.  Install the package using your system's package installer or via the command line:\n\n    ```bash\n    sudo dpkg -i whatsapp-for-linux_*.deb\n    sudo apt install -f # To fix any broken dependencies\n    ```\n\n### Option 2: Build from Source\n\nTo build the application from source, follow these steps:\n\n1.  **Clone the repository:**\n\n    ```bash\n    git clone https://github.com/uvindusl/Whatsapp-for-linux.git\n    cd Whatsapp-for-linux\n    ```\n\n2.  **Install dependencies:**\n\n    ```bash\n    npm install\n    ```\n\n    * **Note:** You might need to install `npm` or `yarn` if you don't have them already.\n\n3.  **Build the application:**\n\n    ```bash\n    npm run build\n    ```\n\n    This command will typically create distributable packages (like `.deb`) in the `dist` folder.\n\n4.  **Run the application (for development/testing):**\n\n    ```bash\n    npm run start\n    ```\n\n## Usage\n\nOnce installed, launch the application from your applications menu. 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