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<p><h2 style="text-align:center; margin-top:-20px;">Nylas SDK</h2></p>
<p style="text-align:center; margin:auto; margin-bottom:60px;">The Nylas SDK allows you to create powerful extensions to N1, a mail client for Mac OS X, Windows, and Linux. Building on N1 saves time and allows you to build innovative new experiences fast.<br>
<a href="/sdk/getting-started" class="btn btn-redwood btn-sm btn-light btn-shadowed">Get Started</a>
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<h4>Installing N1</h4>
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N1 is available for Mac, Windows, and Linux. Download the latest build for your platform below:
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<li><a href="https://edgehill.nylas.com/download?platform=darwin">Mac OS X</a></li>
<li><a href="https://edgehill.nylas.com/download?platform=linux">Linux</a></li>
<li><a href="https://edgehill.nylas.com/download?platform=win32">Windows</a></li>
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<h4>Package Architecture</h4>
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Packages lie at the heart of N1. Each part of the core experience is a separate package that uses the Nylas Package API to add functionality to the client. Learn more about packages and create your first package.
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<li><a href="/sdk/getting-started">Create a Package</a></li>
<li><a href="/sdk/packageoverview">Package Overview</a></li>
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<h4>Dive Deeper</h4>

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<li><a href="/sdk/architecture">Application Architecture</a></li>
<li><a href="/sdk/react">React &amp; Component Injection</a></li>
<li><a href="/sdk/interfaceconcepts">Core Interface Concepts</a></li>
<li><a href="/sdk/database">Accessing the Database</a></li>
<li><a href="/sdk/draftstoreextensions">Draft Store Extensions</a></li>
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<h4>Debugging Packages</h4>
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N1 is built on top of Electron, which runs the latest version of Chromium. Learn how to access debug tools in Electron and use our Developer Tools Extensions:
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<li><a href="/sdk/debugging">Debugging in Nylas</a></li>
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<h4>Questions?</h4>
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Need help? Check out the <a href="FAQ.html">FAQ</a> or post a question in the <a href="http://slack-invite.nylas.com/">slack channel</a>.
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