DataMergeStudio always runs with a license key — you enter it the first time you open the app. Depending on the tier the key is bound to, it can grant…
There's almost nothing to set up here — DataMergeStudio works with InDesign automatically. This page explains what that means and the one thing you need in place.
A quick checklist before you install DataMergeStudio. None of it is unusual — if you already work in InDesign on a Mac, you almost certainly have everything you need.
