# Prepare environment for AirNow


 [Source code](setup_airnowcwl_src.md) 


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**Tool**. Runs: [dorieh.epa.airnow_setup](../members/airnow_setup)

## Description

This tool prepares environemnt for AirNow download
It checks that AirNow API key is provided and installs
zip and county shape files if necessary


## Inputs

| Name      | Type       | Default | Description | 
|:----------|:-----------|:--------|:------------|
| api-key   | string     |         |             | 
| shape_dir | Directory? |         |             | 

## Outputs

| Name   | Type   | Description | 
|:-------|:-------|:------------|
| shapes | File[] |             | 
| log    | stdout |             |