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# System Requirements

## Editor

* Visual Studio Code 1.46.0 or later.
* PowerShell extension for VS Code is recommended for the core PowerShell language service.

## Runtime

* Windows PowerShell 5.1 or PowerShell 7 for running scripts.
* Windows is required for Windows Forms designer features.
* Packaging features may require the .NET SDK that matches the target PowerShell runtime.

## Optional Dependencies

* PowerShell Pro Tools PowerShell module for module-backed commands.
* A code signing certificate for Sign On Save.
* Internet access to install module dependencies from the PowerShell Gallery or NuGet unless an internal repository is configured.