# Installation ```{note} This guide explains how to install **dem_lic**, including dependencies and post-installation checks. ``` ## Prerequisites Before installing **dem_lic**, ensure you have: - **Python 3.8+** installed. Check your version with: ```bash python --version ``` - **pip** and **virtual environment tools** installed: ```bash python -m ensurepip --default-pip python -m pip install --upgrade pip virtualenv ``` ## Installation Steps ### Clone the Repository You can install **dem_lic** by cloning the GitHub repository. #### HTTP Method ```bash git clone https://github.com/IGNF/dem_lic.git cd dem_lic pip install -e . ``` #### SSH Method ```bash git clone git@github.com:IGNF/dem_lic.git cd dem_lic pip install -e . ``` ## Post-Installation Verification To confirm the package is correctly installed, run: ```bash dem_lic --help ```