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+title: Prerequisites
+type: docs
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+
+Before you start developing Hytale plugins, you need to set up your development environment.
+
+## Java 25
+
+Hytale plugins require **Java 25** or later. Download and install the JDK from:
+
+- [Eclipse Temurin](https://adoptium.net/) (Recommended)
+- [Oracle JDK](https://www.oracle.com/java/technologies/downloads/)
+
+Verify your installation:
+
+```bash
+java --version
+# Should output: openjdk 25.x.x or similar
+```
+
+## Gradle
+
+Hytale plugins use **Gradle** as the build system. You can either:
+
+1. Use the Gradle Wrapper (recommended) - included in the project template
+2. Install Gradle globally from [gradle.org](https://gradle.org/install/)
+
+## IDE (Optional)
+
+We recommend using one of these IDEs:
+
+{{< tabs items="IntelliJ IDEA,Eclipse,VS Code" >}}
+{{< tab >}}
+**IntelliJ IDEA** (Recommended)
+
+1. Download [IntelliJ IDEA](https://www.jetbrains.com/idea/) (Community or Ultimate)
+2. Open your plugin project folder
+3. IntelliJ will automatically detect the Gradle project
+4. Wait for the project to sync
+
+{{< /tab >}}
+{{< tab >}}
+**Eclipse**
+
+1. Download [Eclipse IDE for Java Developers](https://www.eclipse.org/downloads/)
+2. Install the Buildship Gradle Integration plugin
+3. Import as a Gradle project
+
+{{< /tab >}}
+{{< tab >}}
+**VS Code**
+
+1. Install [VS Code](https://code.visualstudio.com/)
+2. Install the Extension Pack for Java
+3. Install the Gradle for Java extension
+4. Open the project folder
+
+{{< /tab >}}
+{{< /tabs >}}
+
+## Hytale Game
+
+You need the Hytale game installed:
+
+1. Download and install the [Hytale Launcher](https://hytale.com/)
+2. Launch the game at least once to download all files
+
+## Next Steps
+
+Once your environment is set up, proceed to [Building and Running](../building-and-running) to set up the server and build your first plugin.