Moviesda MCP Server

# Python Installation Guide for Windows ## Step 1: Download Python 1. Open your web browser and go to: **https://www.python.org/downloads/** 2. Click the yellow **"Download Python 3.x.x"** button (it will show the latest version) 3. The installer file (python-3.x.x-amd64.exe) will download ## Step 2: Install Python 1. **Run the downloaded installer** (python-3.x.x-amd64.exe) 2. ⚠️ **IMPORTANT**: Check the box **"Add Python to PATH"** at the bottom of the installer - This is CRITICAL - it allows you to run `python` and `pip` from any folder 3. Click **"Install Now"** 4. Wait for installation to complete 5. Click **"Close"** when done ## Step 3: Verify Installation Open a **NEW** PowerShell window (important - close the old one) and run: ```powershell python --version ``` You should see something like: `Python 3.12.1` Then verify pip: ```powershell pip --version ``` You should see: `pip 24.x.x from ...` ## Step 4: Install Project Dependencies Navigate to your project folder: ```powershell cd C:\Users\Daniel\Documents\tamilrockersMcp ``` Install required packages: ```powershell pip install -r requirements.txt ``` ## Step 5: Test the Server Run the test script: ```powershell python test_db.py ``` If everything works, you'll see: - ✅ Database initialized - ✅ Sample movies added - ✅ Search results displayed ## Troubleshooting ### If `python` command still not found after installation: 1. **Close all PowerShell/Terminal windows** 2. Open a **new** PowerShell window 3. Try again ### Alternative: Use Python from Microsoft Store If the installer doesn't work, you can install Python from Microsoft Store: ```powershell # Run this command (opens Microsoft Store) start ms-windows-store://pdp/?ProductId=9NCVDN91XZQP ``` Then click "Install" in the Microsoft Store app. ### Manual PATH setup (if checkbox was missed): 1. Search for "Environment Variables" in Windows Start Menu 2. Click "Edit the system environment variables" 3. Click "Environment Variables" button 4. Under "User variables", find and edit "Path" 5. Click "New" and add: `C:\Users\YOUR_USERNAME\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Python3xx` 6. Click "New" again and add: `C:\Users\YOUR_USERNAME\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Python3xx\Scripts` 7. Click OK on all dialogs 8. **Restart PowerShell** --- ## Quick Start After Installation ```powershell # 1. Navigate to project cd C:\Users\Daniel\Documents\tamilrockersMcp # 2. Install dependencies pip install -r requirements.txt # 3. Test database python test_db.py # 4. Run MCP server python server.py ``` --- **Need help?** Let me know if you encounter any issues during installation!