# Installation and Setup

#### Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure you have the following in place:

1. **Python 3.8+:** AgentiPy requires a modern Python version. Verify your installation by running:

Generated bash

```bash
python --version
# or
python3 --version
```

If you need to install or upgrade Python, please refer to the [official Python documentation](https://www.google.com/url?sa=E\&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.python.org%2Fdownloads%2F).

2. **Create a Virtual Environment (Highly Recommended):**\
   This isolates your project's dependencies from your system's global Python environment, preventing conflicts.

```bash
python -m venv venv
```

3. **Activate the Virtual Environment:**\
   The command to activate depends on your operating system:

* **Linux / macOS:**

  ```bash
  source venv/bin/activate
  ```
* **Windows:**

  ```bash
  venv\Scripts\activate
  ```

You'll see (venv) prepended to your terminal prompt, indicating the environment is active.

4. **Install AgentiPy:**\
   With your virtual environment activated, install AgentiPy using pip:

<pre class="language-bash"><code class="lang-bash"><strong>pip install agentipy
</strong></code></pre>

This command downloads and installs the latest stable version of AgentiPy and its dependencies.

5. **Langchain (Optional, for AI Integration):** If your project involves integrating AgentiPy with AI agent frameworks like Langchain, you'll need to install it separately:

```bash
pip install langchain
```

**Wallet with Private Keys:** To authorize and send transactions on the blockchain, you will need access to a wallet with its private keys. **Security is paramount:** never hardcode your private keys directly into your scripts. It is strongly recommended to use environment variables or a secure key management system.

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