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Installation and Setup

GRASS GIS can be installed on all major operating systems, including Windows, macOS, and Linux. Follow the instructions below for your platform.


Install GRASS GIS

Download the latest stable release from the official site: https://grass.osgeo.org/download/ Installation Guide: https://grasswiki.osgeo.org/wiki/Installation_Guide

Choose the installer based on your operating system:

  • Standalone installer for Windows
  • .dmg package for MacOS
  • Ubuntu:
    sudo add-apt-repository ppa:ubuntugis/ubuntugis-unstable
    sudo apt-get update
    sudo apt-get install grass grass-gui grass-dev
    

Verifying Installation

After installation, launch GRASS GIS from your system menu or use the CLI:

grass
You should see the GRASS startup window asking you to select or create a Location and Mapset.

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