Install Node.js (Required)

Starlight uses npm, which comes with Node.js.

• Download Node.js from https://nodejs.org
• Install the LTS version
• Restart your computer

Verify installation:

node -v
npm -v

Create a Project Folder

Create a folder on C: or D: drive.

C:\starlight

Open Command Prompt or PowerShell inside this folder.

Install Starlight CLI

npm install -g starlight-cli

Verify installation:

starlight --help

Fix PowerShell Execution Policy

If PowerShell blocks the command:

Set-ExecutionPolicy -Scope Process -ExecutionPolicy Bypass

Create Your First Program

sldeploy "Hello, Starlight!";

starlight program.sl

Running Programs

starlight file.sl

Text Editor (Optional)

You may use Visual Studio Code, but it is not required. You can also write Starlight programs using Notepad or any text editor.

(Optional) Visual Studio Code

Install Starlight VS Code Extension

Download the extension:

starlight-0.0.1.vsix

Place the downloaded .vsix file into your project folder (e.g. C:\starlight), then run:

code --install-extension starlight-0.0.1.vsix

Ready to Build

You are now ready to build programs with the Starlight Programming Language.