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# cuDNN Frontend Dependencies

Before installing the cuDNN Python or C++ frontend, ensure that the dependencies on the following software are met:

* [CUDA Toolkit](https://docs.nvidia.com/cuda/#installation-guides)
* [cuDNN backend](/installation/backend)