# Installation

*Last updated: January 2026*

This document provides installation instructions for building and running Abey on different platforms.

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### Installation Instructions

Follow the appropriate link below based on your operating system or environment.

#### macOS

* [Installation instructions for macOS](/installation/building_abey/instructions_macos.md)

#### Windows

* [Installation instructions for Windows](/installation/building_abey/instructions_windows.md)

#### Linux / Unix

* [Installation instructions for Ubuntu](/installation/building_abey/instructions_ubuntu.md)
* [Installation instructions for CentOS](/installation/building_abey/instructions_centos.md)

#### Docker

* [Running Abey in Docker](/installation/building_abey/running_docker.md)

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If you encounter issues during installation, ensure that all system dependencies are installed and that you are using a supported OS version.


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