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title: Run Nwaku Node
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Nwaku (formerly `nim-waku`) is a lightweight and robust Nim client for running a Waku node, equipped with tools to monitor and maintain a running node. Nwaku is highly configurable, enabling operators to select the [protocols](/overview/concepts/protocols) they wish to support based on their needs, motivations, and available resources.

This guide provides detailed steps to build, configure, and connect a `nwaku` node to the Waku Network. It also covers using existing tools to monitor and maintain the node.

## Build the Node

## Configure the Node

## Connect the Node

## Interact with the Node

## Monitor the Node