# Prerequisites [Back to Engine repository](https://rustic-game-engine.pages.dev/markdown/open-source/engine.md). - Git and a Rust installation managed by `rustup`. The checked-in `Engine/rust-toolchain.toml` currently pins **Rust 1.98.0** with `rustfmt` and `clippy`; use the file's version if it changes. - A native compiler and linker for your platform. On Windows, use the MSVC Rust toolchain with Visual Studio C++ Build Tools and a Windows SDK. - On Linux, install the window-system and graphics dependencies used by the engine CI. The Ubuntu package command below mirrors that workflow. - `cargo-deny` **0.20.2** for the workspace's dependency and license checks. - A working desktop graphics environment to launch the editor. Some headless tests still render frames; CI uses Mesa's CPU Vulkan driver. - Optional language toolchains for games using Python, C/C++, C#, Java, or PHP. Lua 5.4, Luau, JavaScript/QuickJS, and Web support are bundled; you do not need every optional language to start. Ubuntu native dependencies: ```sh sudo apt-get update sudo apt-get install --yes build-essential libwayland-dev libxkbcommon-dev libx11-dev libxcursor-dev libxi-dev libxrandr-dev libegl1 libgl1-mesa-dri mesa-vulkan-drivers ``` The [quality workflow](https://github.com/Rustic-Game-Engine/engine/blob/main/.github/workflows/quality.yml) is the reference for current Windows/Linux build and test environments. Read the [language guides](https://rustic-game-engine.pages.dev/markdown/scripting/python.md) before installing an optional scripting SDK.