# Windows PowerShell Remove-Item -Recurse -Force "C:\Path\To\MiSide-GoldBerg"
# Install dependencies pip install -r requirements.txt
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| File / Folder | Typical Meaning | |---------------|-----------------| | README , README.md , README.txt | General overview + quick start | | INSTALL or INSTALL.md | Detailed installation steps | | setup.py / requirements.txt | Python package | | package.json | Node.js / JavaScript project | | Makefile | C/C++/Go compiled with make | | CMakeLists.txt | CMakeâbased build system | | pom.xml | Maven (Java) | | gradle.build | Gradle (Java) | | *.sln or *.vcxproj | Visual Studio solution/project (Windows) | | *.app , *.exe , *.bat | Preâbuilt executable | | bin/ , lib/ , src/ | Classic source layout | â read it first! It will almost always contain the exact commands you need. 4ïžâŁ Install / Build the Project Below are the most common scenarios. Choose the one that matches what you see in step 3. đ Pythonâbased package # (optional) Create a clean virtual environment python -m venv .venv source .venv/bin/activate # Windows: .venv\Scripts\activate
| Command | What it does | |---------|--------------| | MiSide-GoldBerg init | Creates a default config / workspace. | | MiSide-GoldBerg run <input> | Starts the core processing. | | MiSide-GoldBerg server | Launches a local webâUI (often at http://localhost:PORT). | | MiSide-GoldBerg gui | Opens a graphical frontâend. | MiSide-GoldBerg.zip
# Generic examples MiSide-GoldBerg --help python -m midside_goldberg --help npm run help Typical usage patterns you might see:
If the README mentions configuration files (e.g., config.yaml , .env ), copy the supplied sample, edit it to suit your environment, and then reârun the program. | Goal | Typical Commands | |------|------------------| | Add to PATH (so you can call it from any folder) | - Windows : setx PATH "%PATH%;C:\full\path\to\MiSide-GoldBerg" - macOS/Linux : add export PATH=$PATH:/full/path/to/bin to ~/.bashrc or ~/.zshrc . | | Create a desktop shortcut | - Windows: rightâclick the exe â Create shortcut . - macOS: drag the app to the Dock. - Linux (GNOME/KDE): rightâclick â Add to Favorites or create a .desktop file. | | Run as a service / daemon | - Windows: use Task Scheduler or nssm . - Linux: create a systemd unit ( /etc/systemd/system/midside.service ). | | Update the software | Usually git pull if itâs a repo, or reâdownload a newer zip and repeat steps 2â5. | 7ïžâŁ Troubleshooting Checklist | Symptom | Quick Fix | |---------|-----------| | âCommand not foundâ | Verify the binary/executable is in your PATH or call it with the full path. | | Missing dependency error ( ModuleNotFoundError , ImportError , DLL not found ) | Reârun the dependency installer ( pip install -r requirements.txt , npm install , aptâget install <pkg> , etc.). | | Permission denied on Linux/macOS | chmod +x <binary> or run with sudo if it truly needs elevated rights. | | Segmentation fault / crash on start | Check for a required runtime (e.g., specific Java version, Visual C++ Redistributable). | | Configuration file not being read | Ensure the file name and location match what the program expects (often config.yaml in the same folder as the executable). | | No UI appears (but the process runs) | Look at the console output for a URL (e.g., http://127.0.0.1:8080 ). Open that address in a browser. | | License or legal notice | The zip should contain a LICENSE file. Keep it for compliance, especially if you redistribute the software. | Choose the one that matches what you see in step 3
If you hit a wall, copy the exact error message and search it together with âMiSideâGoldBergâ â chances are someone else ran into the same issue. When youâre done testing or if you need to reinstall:
