# How to setup project to run on your local machine

## Requirements

- Python >= 3.12.1

## Python Instructions

Follow the below instructions to setup the environment to work with the project.

### Create virtual environment

```bash
python3 -m venv .venv

source .venv/bin/activate
```

### Update pip and install python requirements

```bash
python3 -m pip install --upgrade pip

python3 -m pip install --upgrade -r requirements.txt
```

You can now run the `./mscp.py` CLI to get started.

## Ruby instructions (optional)

The ruby components and configuration will take place the first time `./mscp.py guidance` is executed. The instructions here are for information and troubleshooting purposes.

### Setup bundle configuration file

```bash
bundle config path mscp_gems
bundle config bin mscp_gems/bin
```

### Install ruby tools

```bash
bundle install
bundle binstubs --all
```

## Install as python module for development (optional)

Installing mSCP as a python module will allow developers to leverage the API to work with the MSCP data.

```bash
python3 -m pip install git+https://github.com/usnistgov/macos_security@main
```

You can now use the MSCP modules by way of `import mscp` in your own python tool.