> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://bitcoindevs.gitbook.io/warnet-pre-event-setup/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://bitcoindevs.gitbook.io/warnet-pre-event-setup/pre-event-setup.md).

# Pre-event Setup

### Prerequisites

You don't need to know much to participate in the Warnet battlefield but there are a few things you should have some familiarity with. It might be worthwhile to brush up on these skills!

* Python
* the command line/terminal

### Install Warnet

Follow these instructions to install Warnet. Only do the “Install Warnet” section. We’ll cover the other stuff later.

{% embed url="<https://github.com/bitcoin-dev-project/warnet/blob/main/docs/install.md#install-warnet>" %}

### Execute \`warnet setup\`

Execute the `warnet setup` command and select the `No Backend` option. When it asks if you'd like to install Helm, say yes:

<pre><code><strong>(.venv)$ warnet setup
</strong>                                                                    
                    ╭───────────────────────────╮                   
                    │  Welcome to Warnet Setup  │                   
                    ╰───────────────────────────╯                   
                                                                    
    Let's find out if your system has what it takes to run Warnet...

[?] Which platform would you like to use?: 
   Minikube
   Docker Desktop
 > No Backend (Interacting with remote cluster, see `warnet auth --help`)


</code></pre>

### Test kubectl and Helm

Use these commands to make sure [kubectl](https://kubernetes.io/docs/reference/kubectl/) and [Helm](https://helm.sh/) were correctly installed:

{% embed url="<https://github.com/bitcoin-dev-project/warnet/blob/main/docs/install.md#testing-kubectl-and-helm>" %}

### Install k9s

k9s is a very helpful tool for monitoring your armadas (more on that later). Follow this link to learn more and to install it:

{% embed url="<https://github.com/bitcoin-dev-project/battle-of-galen-erso?tab=readme-ov-file#k9s>" %}

### Clone the Battle of Galen Erso repository (repo)

Use these instructions to clone the Battle of Galen Erso repo. Don't know how to use Git? You can also just download the repo.

{% embed url="<https://github.com/bitcoin-dev-project/battle-of-galen-erso?tab=readme-ov-file#once-warnet-is-set-up-in-a-virtual-environment-clone-this-repo>" %}

### That's all!

You're ready to join the remote battlefield at the hackathon kickoff! Be on the lookout for your team color and credentials which you will receive more instruction on we get closer to the kickoff.