Once you set up your GitLab account, execute the following commands: git config -global user.name ' Real Name' We recommend to set up a GitLab account (see above) before obtaining the source code, since that way it is easier to commit later once you get commit access. On most Linux systems, you need to install the git package.

Platform-specific installation instructions are available here. Inkscape uses the git version control system. Just downloading the 'Release' source code files is not enough, as you will need to get the latest bleeding-edge sources in order to develop Inkscape. The first step is to obtain the source code.

Detailed instructions for setting up an account are available in the Gitlab user tutorial. To report bugs and help with technical subjects you will need a GitLab account. If you only want to test but not change the code, you can save time and download the prebuilt latest development version.

For the details, take a look at the Inkscape Wiki and other specific documentation, and don't hesitate to ask in the chat or mailing list (see below). This is intended to be a quick reference to getting started with Inkscape development. Getting Started with Inkscape Development

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