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Author SHA1 Message Date
Preston Brown
de5344caf9 Add virtual environment setup and minimal dependencies (#149)
## Changes
- Add virtual environment setup instructions to all docs
- Create requirements.txt with minimal dependencies (13 packages)
- Make anthropic optional (only needed for API enhancement)
- Clarify path notation (~ = $HOME, /Users/yourname examples)
- Add venv activation reminders throughout documentation

## Files Changed
- README.md: Added venv setup section to CLI method
- BULLETPROOF_QUICKSTART.md: Replaced Step 4 with venv setup
- CLAUDE.md: Updated Prerequisites with venv instructions
- requirements.txt: Created with minimal deps (requests, beautifulsoup4, pytest)

## Why
- Prevents package conflicts and permission issues
- Standard Python development practice
- Enables proper pytest usage without pipx complications
- Makes setup clearer for beginners
2025-10-22 21:54:05 +03:00
yusyus
9028974da9 Fix Issue #8: Add bulletproof setup and prerequisites
Addresses community feedback about missing setup steps.

New Documentation:
+ BULLETPROOF_QUICKSTART.md - Complete beginner guide
  - Step-by-step Python/Git installation
  - Every step with expected output
  - Troubleshooting for each step
  - Test example (5-page scrape)
  - 15-30 minute complete setup

+ TROUBLESHOOTING.md - Comprehensive troubleshooting
  - Installation issues (Python, pip, permissions)
  - Runtime issues (file not found, configs)
  - MCP setup issues (placeholder paths!)
  - Scraping issues (slow, empty content)
  - Platform-specific (macOS/Linux/Windows)
  - Verification commands

Setup Script Improvements:
 Fixed setup_mcp.sh path expansion
  - Now shows ACTUAL paths (not $REPO_PATH placeholder)
  - Verifies paths exist after writing config
  - Shows config contents for verification
  - Tests MCP server path validity
  - Clear warning about placeholders

README Updates:
 Added Prerequisites section
  - Python 3.10+ requirement clear
  - Git requirement clear
  - Links to bulletproof guide
 Added git clone step to Quick Start
 Reorganized Documentation section
  - Getting Started (new, beginner, troubleshooting)
  - Guides (advanced topics)
  - Technical (architecture)

Fixes:
- Issue #8 - Prereqs to Getting Started
- Issue #114 on project board (H1.1)
- Placeholder path problem in MCP setup
- Missing beginner-friendly docs

Impact: New users can now get started without confusion!
2025-10-21 00:04:26 +03:00