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+#!/usr/bin/env bash
+
+# This script compiles Flarum's core assets so that they can be used in-browser.
+# It should be run from the root directory of the core.
+
+base=$PWD
+
+cd "${base}/js"
+bower install
+
+cd "${base}/js/forum"
+npm install
+gulp --production
+
+cd "${base}/js/admin"
+npm install
+gulp --production