# Install the IDE (''integrated development environment'').
#* On Linux: install [http://www.monodevelop.com/ MonoDevelop].
#* On Mac: install [https://www.visualstudio.microsoft.com/vs/visual-studio-mac/ Visual Studio for Mac]. (This is a rebranded MonoDevelop.)#* On Windows: install [https://www.visualstudio.microsoft.com/vs/community/ Visual Studio Community]. When the installer asks about workloads, enable ''.NET Desktop Development''.
If you're not familiar with Visual Studio (on Windows/Mac) or MonoDevelop (on Linux), [[Modding:IDE reference]] explains how to do the important stuff you need for this guide.