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 ## Getting Started
 
+If you are using webpack v5 or above you do not need to install this plugin. Webpack v5 comes with the latest `terser-webpack-plugin` out of the box.
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 To begin, you'll need to install `terser-webpack-plugin`:
 
 ```console