diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 8a3f923..38743e6 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -81,11 +81,11 @@ There are mainly 2 ways of installing Perplexica - With Docker, Without Docker. ### Non-Docker Installation -For setups without Docker: - -1. Follow the initial steps to clone the repository and rename the `sample.config.toml` file to `config.toml` in the root directory. You will need to fill in all the fields in this file. -2. Additionally, rename the `.env.example` file to `.env` in the `ui` folder and complete all fields. -3. The non-Docker setup requires manual configuration of both the backend and frontend. +1. Clone the repository and rename the `sample.config.toml` file to `config.toml` in the root directory. Ensure you complete all required fields in this file. +2. Rename the `.env.example` file to `.env` in the `ui` folder and fill in all necessary fields. +3. After populating the configuration and environment files, run `npm i` in both the `ui` folder and the root directory. +4. Install the dependencies and then execute `npm run build` in both the `ui` folder and the root directory. +5. Finally, start both the frontend and the backend by running `npm run start` in both the `ui` folder and the root directory. **Note**: Using Docker is recommended as it simplifies the setup process, especially for managing environment variables and dependencies.