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   - [Description 📝](#description-)
   - [Table of Contents 📑](#table-of-contents-)
   - [Features ✨](#features-)
-  - [Installation 📚](#installation-)
+  - ## Installation (Beginner-Friendly)
+
+### Prerequisites
+- *Python*: 3.10–3.12 recommended (some dependencies may not install on newer versions yet).
+- *Git*
+- *Optional*: NVIDIA GPU + CUDA drivers if you want GPU acceleration.
+
+### 1. Create and activate a virtual environment
+*Linux / macOS*
+```bash
+python3 -m venv .venv
+source .venv/bin/activate
+python -m pip install --upgrade pip setuptools wheel
   - [Setup](#setup)
   - [Usage ️](#usage-️)
     - [Using OpenDeepSearch Standalone 🔍](#using-opendeepsearch-standalone-)