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 - **uv**: Python package manager for vector search (auto-installed if missing)
 - **SQLite 3**: For persistent storage (bundled)
 
+---
+### Windows Setup Notes
+
+If you see an error like:
+
+```powershell
+npm : The term 'npm' is not recognized as the name of a cmdlet
+```
+
+Make sure Node.js and npm are installed and added to your PATH. Download the latest Node.js installer from https://nodejs.org and restart your terminal after installation.
+
 ---
 
 ## Configuration