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### Setting up API keys

1. **Temporary Environment Variables**:

From the command prompt (CMD):
```
set ANTHROPIC_API_KEY=your-api-key
```

2. **Persistent Environment Variables**:
In a PowerShell session:
```
$env:ANTHROPIC_API_KEY="your-api-key"
```

3. **Persistent Environment Variables**:
- Right-click on "This PC" or "My Computer"
- Select "Properties"
- Click "Advanced system settings"
- Click "Environment Variables"
- Under "User variables", click "New"
- Add your API key (e.g., ANTHROPIC_API_KEY as variable name)

3. **Using .env File**:
4. **Using .env File**:
- Create a file named `.env` in your project directory
- Add your API key: `ANTHROPIC_API_KEY=your-api-key`

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- **Node Version**: Ensure you're using Node.js 20+
- **Path Issues**: Make sure npm global bin directory is in your PATH

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