Installation Instructions

Prerequisites

Before getting started, ensure you have the following installed:

• Node.js (v18 or later)
• npm or Yarn
• Git
• A modern web browser (Chrome, Edge, Firefox)

Step 1: Clone the Repository

git clone https://github.com/Angane2004/TenderAgent.git

Step 2: Navigate to the Project Directory

cd TenderAgent

Step 3: Install Dependencies

Using npm:

npm install

Or using Yarn:

yarn install

Step 4: Configure Environment Variables

Create a .env.local file in the project root and add the required environment variables.

Example:

NEXT_PUBLIC_API_URL=your_api_url
NEXT_PUBLIC_AI_API_KEY=your_api_key

Replace the values with your own API URLs and keys if required.

Step 5: Start the Development Server

Using npm:

npm run dev

Or using Yarn:

yarn dev

Step 6: Open the Application

Open your browser and visit:

http://localhost:3000

The TenderAgent application should now be running locally.

Build for Production

npm run build

Start the Production Server

npm start

Project Structure

TenderAgent/
├── app/
├── components/
├── public/
├── styles/
├── utils/
├── hooks/
├── lib/
├── package.json
├── next.config.js
└── README.md

Troubleshooting

• Ensure Node.js v18+ is installed.
• Verify all dependencies are installed using npm install.
• Check that the .env.local file contains the required environment variables.
• Restart the development server after making changes to environment variables.
• If you encounter dependency issues, remove node_modules and the lock file, then reinstall:

rm -rf node_modules package-lock.json
npm install

(On Windows PowerShell:)

Remove-Item -Recurse -Force node_modules
Remove-Item package-lock.json
npm install

Installation Instructions

Prerequisites

Ensure the following software is installed on your system:

• Node.js (v18 or later)
• npm (comes with Node.js)
• Git
• Visual Studio Code (recommended)
• Modern web browser (Chrome, Edge, Firefox)

Step 1: Clone the Repository

git clone https://github.com/Angane2004/TenderAgent.git

Step 2: Navigate to the Project Directory

cd TenderAgent

Step 3: Install Dependencies

npm install

Step 4: Configure Environment Variables (If Required)

Create a .env.local file in the project root and add your API keys or configuration values.

Example:

NEXT_PUBLIC_GEMINI_API_KEY=YOUR_API_KEY
NEXT_PUBLIC_APP_URL=http://localhost:3000

Replace the placeholder values with your actual credentials.

Step 5: Run the Development Server

npm run dev

Step 6: Access the Application

Open your browser and visit:

http://localhost:3000

The TenderAgent application will be available for local development.

Build for Production

npm run build

Start the Production Server

npm start

Recommended Project Structure

TenderAgent/
├── app/
├── components/
├── hooks/
├── lib/
├── public/
├── styles/
├── utils/
├── types/
├── package.json
├── next.config.js
├── tsconfig.json
├── tailwind.config.js
└── README.md

Troubleshooting

• Ensure Node.js version 18 or later is installed.
• Run npm install if dependencies are missing.
• Verify that all required environment variables are correctly configured.
• Restart the development server after modifying the .env.local file.
• If build issues occur, delete the node_modules folder and reinstall dependencies:

rm -rf node_modules package-lock.json
npm install

For Windows PowerShell:

Remove-Item -Recurse -Force node_modules
Remove-Item package-lock.json
npm install

System Requirements

Hardware Requirements

ComponentMinimum RequirementRecommendedProcessorIntel Core i3 / AMD Ryzen 3Intel Core i5 / AMD Ryzen 5 or higherRAM4 GB8 GB or moreStorage500 MB free disk space2 GB free disk spaceGraphicsIntegrated GraphicsDedicated GPU (Optional)InternetBroadband connectionHigh-speed broadbandSoftware Requirements

SoftwareVersionOperating SystemWindows 10/11, macOS, or LinuxNode.jsv18 or laternpmv9 or laterGitLatest VersionVisual Studio CodeLatest Version (Recommended)Web BrowserGoogle Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Mozilla FirefoxDevelopment Environment

• Frontend: Next.js, React.js, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS
• Package Manager: npm
• Version Control: Git & GitHub
• Deployment Platform: Netlify
• AI Integration: Large Language Model (LLM) APIs
• Code Editor: Visual Studio Code

Browser Compatibility

The application is fully compatible with:

• Google Chrome (Latest)
• Microsoft Edge (Latest)
• Mozilla Firefox (Latest)
• Safari (Latest)

Recommended Screen Resolution

• Desktop: 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
• Laptop: 1366 × 768 or higher
• Tablet: 768 × 1024
• Mobile: 360 × 800 or higher

Network Requirements

• Stable internet connection for AI-powered features and API communication.
• Minimum speed: 5 Mbps
• Recommended speed: 20 Mbps or higher

Deployment Requirements

To deploy the project, ensure you have:

• Node.js v18+
• Git installed
• A GitHub account
• A Netlify account (or another compatible hosting platform)
• Required environment variables configured (API keys, application URL, etc.)