> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://bellflight.gitbook.io/vertical-robotics-competition/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://bellflight.gitbook.io/vertical-robotics-competition/hardware/laptop-setup/install-git-bash.md).

# Install Git Bash

**Git Bash is a terminal app that we'll use to SSH or remote into our drone to start programs and interact with the Vehicle Management Computer.**

You can find the download links [here](https://git-scm.com/downloads).

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Install Git for Windows. Make sure to check "Additional Icons -> On the Desktop".
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Make sure to choose "Use Visual Studio Code as Git's default editor as shown below. We'll install that in a few steps.
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Besides the specific callouts above, use the default choices for the remainder of the install.