# Subgraph Local Setup

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**ALERT:** In most cases, you don't need to set up a local subgraph - everything is ready to use on Testnet! If you have advanced needs, we recommend contacting our team. 
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## Requirements

[The Graph CLI](https://thegraph.com/en/). Installation instructions found [here](https://thegraph.com/docs/en/deploying/deploying-a-subgraph-to-studio/#installing-graph-cli).

[Docker](https://www.docker.com/). Installation instructions found [here](https://docs.docker.com/get-docker/).

## Instructions

### 1. Clone Repository from GitHub

```bash
git clone https://github.com/TalentLayer/talentlayer-id-subgraph
```

### 2. Navigate to Folder

```bash
cd talentlayer-id-subgraph
```

### 3. Start Subgraph Node

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Make sure Docker is running.
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```bash
sh run-graph-node.sh
```

### 4. Deploy Subgraph To Node

```bash
make regenerate
```


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