Add Quick Start link to Releases

Author: alexandersomosi

README.md

@@ -4,6 +4,16 @@ FreeGPT is a modern, privacy-focused AI chat application that you run on your ow
 
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+## 🚀 Quick Start (For Users)
+
+**Don't want to install anything?**
+1.  Go to [Releases](https://github.com/alexandersomosi/freegpt/releases).
+2.  Download the latest `FreeGPT.exe`.
+3.  Double-click to run!
+4.  Your browser will open automatically at `http://localhost:8000`.
+
+---
+
 ## 🌟 Features
 *   **Chat with Files:** Upload documents and the AI will answer based on their content.
 *   **Private:** Your documents stay on your computer.
@@ -13,107 +23,41 @@ FreeGPT is a modern, privacy-focused AI chat application that you run on your ow
 
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-## 📦 Installation Guide (Step-by-Step)
-
-Follow these instructions carefully to set up the application on your computer.
-
-### Prerequisites (Install these first)
-
-Before you begin, you need to install two programs on your computer:
-
-1.  **Node.js (for the frontend interface)**
-    *   Download and install "LTS" version from: [https://nodejs.org/](https://nodejs.org/)
-    *   During installation, just click "Next" through all the steps.
-
-2.  **Python (for the backend logic)**
-    *   Download and install Python 3.10 or newer from: [https://python.org/](https://www.python.org/downloads/)
-    *   **IMPORTANT:** During installation, check the box that says **"Add Python to PATH"** at the bottom of the installer window before clicking "Install Now".
-
----
-
-### Step 1: Download the Code
-
-1.  Click the green **"<> Code"** button at the top of this GitHub page.
-2.  Select **"Download ZIP"**.
-3.  Extract (unzip) the downloaded file to a folder on your computer (e.g., `Documents/FreeGPT`).
-
----
-
-### Step 2: Set up the Backend (The Brain)
-
-This runs the logic and processes your files.
-
-1.  Open your computer's terminal (Command Prompt on Windows, Terminal on Mac).
-2.  Navigate to the project folder you just extracted.
-    *   *Tip:* Type `cd ` (with a space) and then drag the folder into the terminal window, then press Enter.
-    *   Example: `cd C:\Users\YourName\Documents\FreeGPT`
-3.  Enter the backend folder:
-    ```bash
-    cd backend
-    ```
-4.  Create a virtual environment (keeps things clean):
-    ```bash
-    python -m venv venv
-    ```
-5.  Activate the environment:
-    *   **Windows:**
-        ```bash
-        venv\Scripts\activate
-        ```
-    *   **Mac/Linux:**
-        ```bash
-        source venv/bin/activate
-        ```
-    *(You should see `(venv)` appear at the start of your command line)*
-6.  Install the required libraries:
-    ```bash
-    pip install -r requirements.txt
-    ```
-7.  Start the Backend Server:
-    ```bash
-    python main.py
-    ```
-    ✅ You should see: `INFO: Uvicorn running on http://0.0.0.0:8000`
-    **Do NOT close this window.**
-
----
-
-### Step 3: Set up the Frontend (The Interface)
-
-This runs the visual chat website.
-
-1.  **Open a NEW Terminal window** (keep the previous one running!).
-2.  Navigate to the project folder again (same as Step 2.2).
-    *   Example: `cd C:\Users\YourName\Documents\FreeGPT`
-3.  Install the interface dependencies:
-    ```bash
-    npm install
-    ```
-4.  Start the Interface:
-    ```bash
-    npm run dev
-    ```
-    ✅ You should see: `Local: http://localhost:5173/`
+## 📦 Installation Guide (For Developers)
+
+### Prerequisites
+*   Node.js (v18+)
+*   Python (v3.10+)
+
+### Step 1: Clone the repository
+```bash
+git clone https://github.com/alexandersomosi/freegpt.git
+cd freegpt
+```
+
+### Step 2: Set up the Backend
+```bash
+cd backend
+python -m venv venv
+# Windows: venv\Scripts\activate
+# Mac/Linux: source venv/bin/activate
+pip install -r requirements.txt
+python main.py
+```
+
+### Step 3: Set up the Frontend
+```bash
+# In a new terminal
+npm install
+npm run dev
+```
 
 ---
 
-### Step 4: Use the App!
-
-1.  Open your web browser (Chrome, Edge, etc.).
-2.  Go to address: **[http://localhost:5173](http://localhost:5173)**
-3.  **Enter your API Key:**
-    *   Click the model name (top left corner, e.g., "Gemini 3 Pro").
-    *   Enter your **Google API Key** (or OpenAI/OpenRouter key).
-    *   *Don't have a key?* Get a free one here: [Google AI Studio](https://aistudio.google.com/)
-4.  **Chat away!** Drag and drop files to ask questions about them.
-
----
-
-## ❓ Troubleshooting
-
-*   **"Python not found":** Make sure you checked "Add Python to PATH" during installation.
-*   **"npm is not recognized":** Restart your computer after installing Node.js.
-*   **"API Key Invalid":** Double check you pasted the key correctly in the settings menu.
+## 🛠️ Build your own EXE
+If you want to create your own executable:
+1.  Run `python build_executable.py` in the root directory.
+2.  The result will be in the `dist/` folder.
 
 ## 📝 License
-[MIT](LICENSE) - Free to use and modify.
+[MIT](LICENSE) - Free to use and modify.