Installation Guide

Prerequisites

Before installing Purpose, ensure you have the following prerequisites:

• Python 3.7 or higher
• pip (Python package installer)
• Virtual environment (recommended)

Installation Methods

Using pip

The simplest way to install Purpose is using pip:

pip install purpose

From Source

To install from source:

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/yourusername/purpose.git
   cd purpose
   

2. Create and activate a virtual environment (recommended):

   python -m venv .venv
   source .venv/bin/activate  # On Windows, use `.venv\Scripts\activate`
   

3. Install dependencies:

   pip install -r requirements.txt
   

4. Install in development mode:

   pip install -e .
   

Verifying Installation

To verify that Purpose is installed correctly, run:

import purpose
print(purpose.__version__)

Dependencies

The main dependencies are listed in requirements.txt and include:

# List key dependencies from requirements.txt

Troubleshooting

If you encounter any issues during installation:

1. Ensure all prerequisites are met
2. Check your Python version
3. Verify your virtual environment is activated
4. Make sure all dependencies are properly installed

For more help, please open an issue on our GitHub repository.