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 ## Proxy Server For Local Theme Dev Against Live Site
 edit variables in `bs.js` and run:
 
+    npm install
     node bs.js
 
 this runs a proxy server using Browser-sync, serving your local files against the live proxied site. Css file are watched or changes and are automatically reloaded on file save.