> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://dhanurgo.mintlify.site/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Prerequisites

> What you need before setting up HostMetrics locally

# Prerequisites

Before setting up HostMetrics, ensure you have the following installed and configured.

## Required Software

| Tool    | Version | Purpose                           |
| ------- | ------- | --------------------------------- |
| Node.js | 18+     | Runtime                           |
| npm     | 9+      | Package manager (ships with Node) |
| Git     | 2.x     | Version control                   |

## Required Accounts

| Service                          | Purpose                             | Free Tier             |
| -------------------------------- | ----------------------------------- | --------------------- |
| [Supabase](https://supabase.com) | Database, Auth, Storage             | Yes (2 free projects) |
| [Stripe](https://stripe.com)     | Billing & subscriptions             | Yes (test mode)       |
| [Vercel](https://vercel.com)     | Deployment (optional for local dev) | Yes                   |

## Optional Tools

| Tool           | Purpose                                    |
| -------------- | ------------------------------------------ |
| Supabase CLI   | Run migrations locally, manage schema      |
| Chrome browser | Required for Chrome extension development  |
| VS Code        | Recommended IDE with Tailwind IntelliSense |

## Recommended VS Code Extensions

* **Tailwind CSS IntelliSense** — Autocomplete for Tailwind classes
* **ESLint** — Code linting
* **Prettier** — Code formatting
* **TypeScript Importer** — Auto-import suggestions