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+*Note: `make` will build all os/architecture combinations. Set the environment variable CONSUL_DEV=1 to build it just for your local machine's os/architecture.*
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 *Note: `make` will also place a copy of the binary in the first part of your `$GOPATH`.*
 
 You can run tests by typing `make test`.