> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://en.docs.monaca.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://en.docs.monaca.io/tutorials/monaca_localkit.md).

# Monaca Localkit Tutorial

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You are required to have a valid plan in order to use the Monaca Localkit. Otherwise, it will run in the evaluation mode for 30 days after the first login. Please refer to [Monaca Subscription Plans](https://monaca.mobi/en/pricing) for more details.
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Please note that [Backend](broken://pages/-MfWeAgCwPQFDDYJG4vc) and [Push Notification](broken://pages/-MfWeAfPQVMlEV3x9YSK) are currently not available in the Monaca Localkit.
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Monaca Localkit is a local development environment tool for Monaca apps. It can be used with many development tools including editors, source code management system, task runner and so on. It also allows you to develop offline and provides fast synchronization with the Monaca Debugger.

Before getting started with this tutorial, you will need to:

* install the Monaca Localkit. Download [here](https://monaca.io/localkit.html).
* have a smart mobile device (either iOS or Android) if you want to test on a real device.

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[Part 1: Starting a Project](/tutorials/monaca_localkit/starting_project.md)
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[Part 2: Running Monaca Debugger with Monaca Localkit](/tutorials/monaca_localkit/testing_debugging.md)
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[Part 3: Building a Monaca App](/tutorials/monaca_localkit/building_app.md)
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[Part 4: Publishing a Monaca App](/tutorials/monaca_localkit/publishing_app.md)
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