Getting started Guides and Dockerfile, setup.py, and install.bat

Getting Started/README_setup_py.md

@@ -0,0 +1,92 @@
+# ALwrity Linux/macOS Installer Guide (`setup.py`)
+
+---
+
+## What is `setup.py`?
+`setup.py` is an automated installer for ALwrity on Linux and macOS. It checks your system, sets up a virtual environment, installs all dependencies, and configures ALwrity for you.
+
+---
+
+## What Does It Do?
+- Checks your Python version (must be 3.11.x)
+- Checks for Rust compiler (required for some Python packages)
+- Creates a Python virtual environment (`venv`) if it doesn't exist
+- Activates the virtual environment (auto-activation for Linux/macOS)
+- Installs all required Python packages from `requirements.txt`
+- Installs ALwrity as a command-line tool
+- Prints clear next steps for running ALwrity
+- Logs any errors to `install_errors.log` for easy troubleshooting
+
+---
+
+## Prerequisites
+- **Linux or macOS**
+- **Python 3.11.x** (install from https://www.python.org/downloads/ if needed)
+- **Rust compiler** (install with `curl --proto '=https' --tlsv1.2 -sSf https://sh.rustup.rs | sh -s -- -y`)
+- **At least 4GB RAM**
+- **2GB free disk space**
+
+---
+
+## Step-by-Step Instructions
+
+### 1. Open a Terminal
+- Navigate to the ALwrity project folder:
+  ```
+  cd /path/to/AI-Writer/Getting\ Started
+  ```
+
+### 2. Run the Installer
+- Run:
+  ```
+  python3 setup.py install
+  ```
+- The script will check your system and install everything needed.
+- If you see errors about Python or Rust, follow the on-screen instructions to install them, then re-run the script.
+
+### 3. Start ALwrity
+- Activate the virtual environment:
+  ```
+  source venv/bin/activate
+  ```
+- Start the app:
+  ```
+  streamlit run alwrity.py
+  ```
+- Or use the command:
+  ```
+  alwrity
+  ```
+
+---
+
+## Troubleshooting
+- **Python version error:**
+  - Make sure you have Python 3.11.x installed and are using `python3`.
+- **Rust not found:**
+  - Install Rust with:
+    ```
+    curl --proto '=https' --tlsv1.2 -sSf https://sh.rustup.rs | sh -s -- -y
+    source $HOME/.cargo/env
+    ```
+- **Other errors:**
+  - Check the `install_errors.log` file in the folder for details.
+  - Copy the error and [open an issue on GitHub](https://github.com/AJaySi/AI-Writer/issues).
+
+---
+
+## FAQ
+- **Do I need to install anything else?**
+  - No, `setup.py` will handle everything for you if prerequisites are met.
+- **Can I run this on Windows?**
+  - Use the Windows installer (`install_alwrity.bat`) instead.
+- **Is it safe?**
+  - Yes, the script only installs ALwrity and its dependencies.
+
+---
+
+## Need More Help?
+- [Open an issue on GitHub](https://github.com/AJaySi/AI-Writer/issues)
+- Join our support community
+
+---