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From: kennydd0 <76538784+kennydd0@users.noreply.github.com>
Date: Tue, 1 Jul 2025 12:22:14 +0200
Subject: [PATCH] docs: add beginner install guide

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+# Beginner Friendly Installation Guide
+
+This guide walks you through installing **Reddit Video Maker Bot** on your computer. It assumes you have little to no experience with the command line.
+
+## 1. Install Python 3.10
+
+1. Visit [python.org](https://www.python.org/downloads/release/python-3100/) and download Python 3.10 for your operating system.
+2. Run the installer and make sure the option to **Add Python to PATH** is selected.
+
+## 2. Install Git
+
+If you don't already have Git:
+
+- Windows: download it from [git-scm.com](https://git-scm.com/download/win) and run the installer.
+- macOS: install [Homebrew](https://brew.sh) then run `brew install git` in the Terminal.
+- Linux: install Git from your package manager, e.g. on Ubuntu run `sudo apt install git`.
+
+## 3. Download the Bot
+
+Open your terminal (Command Prompt on Windows) and run:
+
+```bash
+git clone https://github.com/elebumm/RedditVideoMakerBot.git
+cd RedditVideoMakerBot
+```
+
+This downloads the project and moves you into its folder.
+
+## 4. Install the Python Packages
+
+Run the following commands inside the `RedditVideoMakerBot` folder:
+
+```bash
+pip install -r requirements.txt
+python -m playwright install
+python -m playwright install-deps  # skip this on Windows
+```
+
+If the `pip` command fails, try `pip3` instead. On Windows you may need to use `python` instead of `python3`.
+
+## 5. Run the Bot
+
+Start the program with:
+
+```bash
+python main.py
+```
+
+On the first run you'll be asked for some details to connect with Reddit. Follow the prompts. If you ever need to reconfigure, delete the relevant lines from `config.toml` and run the command again.
+
+## 6. Updating Later
+
+To update your installation, pull the latest code and reinstall dependencies:
+
+```bash
+git pull
+pip install -r requirements.txt
+python -m playwright install
+```
+
+You're now ready to create Reddit videos! If you hit problems, check the [README.md](README.md) or the project's Discord server for help.
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 ## Installation 👩‍💻
 
+If you are brand new to using the command line, check out our
+[Beginner Friendly Installation Guide](NOOB_INSTALL_GUIDE.md) for a detailed
+walk‑through.
+
 1. Clone this repository
 2. Run `pip install -r requirements.txt`
 3. Run `python -m playwright install` and `python -m playwright install-deps`