# Installation Guide: Axion Framework

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**Prerequisites**

Before installing the **Axion Framework**, ensure you have the following tools and software installed:

1. **Python 3.9 or Later**
   * Download and install from [python.org](https://www.python.org).
2. **Git**
   * Clone the repository using Git. Install from [git-scm.com](https://git-scm.com).
3. **Package Manager (pip)**
   * Pip comes pre-installed with Python. If it’s missing, you can install it using:

     ```bash
     bashCopy codepython -m ensurepip --upgrade
     ```
4. **Redis** (for task queues and swarm consensus)
   * Install Redis via:

     ```bash
     bashCopy codesudo apt-get install redis
     ```

     Or download it from [redis.io](https://redis.io).
5. **Database (Optional)**\
   Install depending on your project needs:
   * **MongoDB**: [Install MongoDB](https://www.mongodb.com/try/download/community).
   * **Neo4j**: Install Neo4j.
   * **Qdrant**: [Install Qdrant](https://qdrant.tech/).
   * **SQLite**: Pre-installed on most systems.

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**Step 1: Clone the Repository**

Clone the **Axion Framework** repository:

```bash
bashCopy codegit clone https://github.com/<your-organization>/axion-framework.git
cd axion-framework
```

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**Step 2: Set Up a Virtual Environment**

It’s recommended to use a virtual environment to avoid dependency conflicts:

```bash
bashCopy codepython -m venv venv
source venv/bin/activate  # On Windows: venv\Scripts\activate
```

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**Step 3: Install Dependencies**

Install the required packages using pip:

```bash
bashCopy codepip install -r requirements.txt
```

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**Step 4: Configure Environment Variables**

Set up your environment variables for blockchain integrations, IPFS, and other services. Create a `.env` file in the root directory:

```bash
bashCopy code# Blockchain
SOLANA_WALLET_PATH=/path/to/solana-wallet.json
ETHEREUM_WALLET_PRIVATE_KEY=your_ethereum_private_key_here

# Redis
REDIS_HOST=localhost
REDIS_PORT=6379

# MongoDB
MONGODB_URI=mongodb://localhost:27017
```

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**Step 5: Start Redis**

Ensure Redis is running:

```bash
bashCopy coderedis-server
```

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**Step 6: Run Axion Framework**

Launch the framework and start interacting with your decentralized swarm:

```bash
bashCopy codepython examples/swarm_simulation.py
```

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**Optional: Additional Integrations**

1. **MongoDB**: Ensure your MongoDB server is running:

   ```bash
   bashCopy codemongod
   ```
2. **Neo4j**: Start Neo4j from your terminal or GUI:

   ```bash
   bashCopy codeneo4j start
   ```
3. **Qdrant**: Start Qdrant on your local server or cloud instance.
4. **SQLite**: No additional setup is required; SQLite is file-based and ready to use.

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**Troubleshooting**

* **Issue: `ModuleNotFoundError`**
  * **Solution**: Ensure all dependencies are installed using:

    ```bash
    bashCopy codepip install -r requirements.txt
    ```
* **Issue: `redis.exceptions.ConnectionError`**
  * **Solution**: Confirm that Redis is running on the correct host and port.
* **Issue: `FileNotFoundError` for wallet paths**
  * **Solution**: Verify the `.env` file configuration and ensure the file paths are valid.


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