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 pacaur -S nheko # nheko-git
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+Nheko requires a secret server to run, so you'll need to install and configure a service such as [KDE Wallet](https://wiki.archlinux.org/title/KDE_Wallet) or [GNOME Keyring](https://wiki.archlinux.org/title/GNOME/Keyring) if not provided by your desktop environment.
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 #### Debian (10 and above) / Ubuntu (18.04 and above)
 
 ```bash