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***For more details, visit the [MicroPython installation guide](/micropython/first-steps/install-guide)***

### Step 2: Install the Modulino Package
### Step 2: Install a Package

There are multiple ways to install external modules in MicroPython. We’ll cover two common methods:
- **Using the MicroPython Package Installer (GUI)** (Recommended for ease of use)
- **Using `mpremote` (Command-line installation)**

#### Option 1: Using the MicroPython Package Installer (Recommended)
The **MicroPython Package Installer** is a graphical tool that makes it easy to install external modules without needing to use the command line.
The **MicroPython Package Installer** is a graphical tool that makes it easy to install external MicroPython packages.

1. **Download and install** the [MicroPython Package Installer](https://github.com/arduino/lab-micropython-package-installer/releases).
2. **Open the tool** and plug in your board.
Expand All @@ -67,9 +67,9 @@ The **MicroPython Package Installer** is a graphical tool that makes it easy to
If the board does not appear in the `Detected Boards` section, click `Reload`.
If the board is still not detected, ensure no other programs (e.g., a code editor) are using the board's COM port.

3. **Search for the Modulino package** using the search feature.
4. Click **Install** and wait for the installation confirmation.
5. **Disconnect the board** from the tool before returning to your code editor to avoid conflicts due to the COM port being busy.
1. **Search for a package** using the search feature.
2. Click **Install** and wait for the installation confirmation.
3. **Disconnect the board** from the tool before returning to your code editor to avoid conflicts due to the COM port being busy.

![Package Installer UI](assets/package-installer.png)

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