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**Siera Desktop** is a desktop app that allows you to work with decentralized identity through an [Aries Framework JavaScript](https://github.com/hyperledger/aries-framework-javascript) agent. It is built using Electron and React.
- **Connections** to manage connections with other agents
- **Credentials** to manage received credentials
- **Proofs** to manage received proof requests
- **Local Agent** to manage a local included agent
If you are looking for more information about the concepts and tutorials on how to use the Desktop app we recommend you check out our [docs](https://docs.siera-desktop.animo.id/).
## Installation
Check out the [installation guide](https://docs.siera-desktop.animo.id/guides/installation) for more information.
## Contributing
Is there something you'd like to fix or add to the Desktop app? Great! We 💗 community
contributions. [Get involved](https://docs.siera-desktop.animo.id/community/contributing).
## Development Setup
### Prerequisites
- [Node.js](https://nodejs.org/en/) (v16 or higher)
- [Yarn](https://yarnpkg.com/getting-started/install)
- [LibIndy](https://aries.js.org/guides/getting-started/installation/nodejs)
### Installation
1. Clone the repository
```bash
git clone https://github.com/animo/siera-desktop.git
```
2. Install dependencies
```bash
yarn install
```
3. Start the app in development mode
```bash
yarn start
```
