# `embark-solc` > Solc plugin for Embark Compiles contracts using solc in an Embark DApp. ## Installation In your embark dapp directory: ``` npm install embark-solc --save ``` Then add embark-solc to the plugins section in `embark.json`: ```json "plugins": { "embark-solc": { "outputBinary": false } } ``` - `outputBinary` can be specified to generate a .bin file that contains the binary of the contracts in hex. Default value is `false`. ## Requirements - [Embark](https://www.npmjs.com/package/embark) 4.0.0 or higher - [Solc](https://github.com/ethereum/solidity/releases) installed and available globally on your machine (h) Visit [embark.status.im](https://embark.status.im/) to get started with [Embark](https://github.com/embarklabs/embark).