1. Install _Windows Build Tools_: Open the [Command Prompt (`cmd.exe`) as Administrator](<https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc947813(v=ws.10).aspx>)
and run: `npm install --global --production --add-python-to-path windows-build-tools`
### Linux
1. Pick your favorite package manager.
1. Install Python 2.x.
1. Install GCC.
On OSX you can install the [XCode Command-line tools](http://osxdaily.com/2014/02/12/install-command-line-tools-mac-os-x/). On Linux you'll need to take a trip to your
favorite package manager. Python 2.x and GCC are two key necessary components.
### All platforms
Now, run these commands in your preferred terminal in a good directory for development: