# Download These Yourself

This package intentionally does **not** include third-party binaries or network weights.

Download these from their official sources:

## 1. Leela Chess Zero (`lc0`)

- Official repo: <https://github.com/LeelaChessZero/lc0>
- Official site: <https://lczero.org/>

For Vast.ai and home Linux, use:

- Linux x86_64 / AMD64 build

## 2. Network weights

- Official LCZero network information: <https://draft.lczero.org/dev/wiki/networks/>
- LCZero site: <https://lczero.org/>

Choose a network that matches your hardware and intended use.

## 3. Tailscale

- Install docs: <https://tailscale.com/docs/install>
- macOS: <https://tailscale.com/docs/install/mac>
- Windows: <https://tailscale.com/docs/install/windows>
- Linux: <https://tailscale.com/docs/install/linux>
- Auth keys: <https://tailscale.com/kb/1085/auth-keys/>

## 4. Vast.ai

- Search offers: <https://docs.vast.ai/search/>
- Create instances: <https://docs.vast.ai/instances/create/>
- Docker environment docs: <https://docs.vast.ai/instances/docker/>

## 5. Go toolchain

- Official downloads: <https://go.dev/dl/>

Use Go 1.22 or newer if you want to build the included `src/` bridge on Windows, macOS, or Linux.

## Redistribution note

This package avoids bundling third-party engine binaries, weights, and installers so users can download the latest official versions directly and so redistribution/licensing questions stay simple. The bridge source and project-authored startup scripts are included in this package.
