# zig: Setup

## Requirements:

1. os: linux mint
    
2. zig version: 0.13.0
    
3. vs code (with zig extension)
    

## Steps:

1. Download zig package of version 0.13.0 from zig's website.
    
2. Unpack it in a place of your choice.
    
3. Add **zig binary path** to **PATH environment variable**:
    
    * Add this line to .bashrc file:
        

```bash
#zig 0.13.0
export PATH=$PATH:path-to-zig-binary
```

4. Test it:
    
    * Open terminal and run:
        

```bash
zig version
```

Output:

```bash
0.13.0
```

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5. Now, open vs code and install zig's official extension from extensions.
    
6. Done!