Setup Guide

Prerequisites

Ensure your system has the following installed:

• Python 3.10+
• Node.js (v18+)
• pip
• Git

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Cloning the Project

Clone the repository to your local machine:

git clone https://github.com/jgmotta98/spectral-nexus.git
cd src

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Creating a Virtual Enviroment

Create and activate a virtual environment:

WindowsLinux/macOS

python -m venv venv
venv\Scripts\activate

python3 -m venv venv
source venv/bin/activate

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Installing Dependencies

Install dependencies listed in requirements.txt:

pip install -r requirements.txt

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Running on Windows

To start both the backend and frontend servers simultaneously on Windows, simply run the provided batch file:

./run_servers.bat

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Running on macOS / Linux

Give the .sh file execute permission:

chmod +x run_servers.sh

Then run it:

./run_servers.sh