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 ### Generate a Local Solana Keypair
 
+Install the Solana CLI using the [official installation instructions](https://solana.com/docs/intro/installation/dependencies#install-solana-cli) before generating a keypair.
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 Many commands require a Solana keypair for signing transactions. You can generate one using the Solana CLI:
 
 ```bash