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Prerequisites

Before installing the Bless CLI, ensure you have:
  • Node.js (version 18 or higher)
  • npm (Node Package Manager)
You can check your installed versions using: 
node -v
npm -v
If you don’t have Node.js installed, download it from nodejs.org.

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Windows-Specific Requirements

For Windows users, additional setup is required:
1

Install Python

Download and install Python from the Microsoft Store.
2

Install Visual Studio Code (VS Code)

Download and install Visual Studio Code 2022 Community.During the setup process, ensure you select “Desktop Development with C++” in the setup configuration.
3

Install Node Version Manager (NVM)

Download and install NVM for Windows. NVM allows you to manage multiple Node.js versions easily.

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Installation

To start using the Bless CLI, run: 
npx blessnet
Global installation allows you to use the blessnet command directly, without the need for the npx prefix.

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First-Time Setup

On your first run, you’ll be prompted to install the BLESS Runtime: 
➜ npx blessnet
BLESS environment not found. Do you want to install it? (yes/no): y
✔ Installation successful.
BLESS environment installed successfully.
After installation, the CLI will be ready to use.

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CLI Help

If you get stuck, use the help command to display a list of available commands and usage instructions. 
npx blessnet help