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 ## Requirements
 
+Install these tools first:
+
+- Rust, via `rustup`, for local development and tests.
+- `make`, for the documented command shortcuts.
+- Docker, for the containerized run path.
+
 You can run it either with Docker or with a local Rust toolchain. Common commands are available through `make`; run `make help` for the full list.
 
 ### Option A: Docker