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Installation and Setup

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This guide provides comprehensive installation and setup instructions for the AICollaborator framework.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure you have the following requirements:

  • macOS 15.0+
  • Xcode 16.0+
  • Swift 6

Installation Methods

There are two main methods to install AICollaborator: Swift Package Manager (recommended) and Manual Installation.

Using Swift Package Manager

Swift Package Manager (SPM) is the recommended method for integrating AICollaborator into your projects.

Add AICollaborator as a dependency in your Package.swift file:

dependencies: [
    .package(url: "https://github.com/noktirnal42/AICollaborator.git", from: "0.1.0")
]

Then include it in your target:

.target(
    name: "YourTarget",
    dependencies: ["AICollaborator"]
)

Manual Installation

For more control over the installation process, you can manually install AICollaborator:

  1. Clone the repository:

    git clone [email protected]:noktirnal42/AICollaborator.git
    cd AICollaborator
    
  2. Build the project:

    swift build
    
  3. Run tests to verify installation:

    swift test
    

Environment Setup

To fully configure your development environment for AICollaborator:

  1. Install required tools:

    xcode-select --install
    
  2. Set up environment variables:

    export GEMINI_API_KEY="your_api_key_here"
    
  3. Install additional dependencies:

    brew install gh
    

Verification

To verify that AICollaborator is correctly installed and configured:

  1. Run the provided example application:

    swift run AICollaboratorExample
    
  2. Check that all tests pass:

    swift test
    

Common Issues and Troubleshooting

Issue Solution
Missing Xcode Command Line Tools Run xcode-select --install
Package resolution fails Check network connection and GitHub access
Compilation errors Ensure Swift 6 compatibility mode is enabled
Missing API keys Configure required environment variables

Next Steps

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