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# What is a Checker Node Client

A Checker Node Client is the software you can download and install on your machine, to run a Checker Node. You can find more information on how to run a Checker Node Client and the minimum hardware requirements [here](/checker-guide/how-to-run-checker-nodes/what-is-a-checker-node-client/what-is-the-hardware-requirements-for-running-checker-node-client.md).