Introduction · 02
Requirements.
A short checklist of tools and accounts you'll need throughout the rest of this guide.
Checklist
- A POSIX shell — macOS, Linux, or WSL on Windows.
- Node.js 20+ with
npm,pnpmorbun. - A free Nimbus account for deploying to the edge.
- A code editor that understands TypeScript — VS Code, Zed, or anything LSP-aware.
- Git, for version control and team workflows.
Why TypeScript?
Nimbus is written in TypeScript and ships precise types for every request, response, and config option. You'll get autocompletion in your editor and catch most mistakes before you run anything.