# Installation

To get started with Saloon, you will need to install it through Composer. 

If you are building an SDK or a package with Saloon, it's recommended that you use the standard PHP version.

If you are using Laravel, you can install the **saloon-laravel** package which installs Saloon and also provides you with Artisan commands to help you get up and running quickly, as well as better testing functionality.

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#### Non-Laravel / PHP Installation

```bash
composer require saloonphp/saloon "^1.0"
```

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Saloon requires PHP 8.0+
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#### Laravel Installation

```bash
composer require saloonphp/laravel-plugin "^1.0"
```

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Saloon requires PHP 8.0+ and Laravel 8+
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After you have installed Saloon, you're ready to start building your first Connector!