Simplify first time use
ashgansh opened this issue · comments
We are currently facing difficulty installing our plugin due to the need of running a Python API on install. This is done through a Node.js file that initiates 'pip install' commands, but we require Virtualenv to be installed in order for it to work. We desire a better solution as there are several issues with relying solely on Virtualenv (since it is not always installed on the host computer, which leads to installation failures.)
We would highly appreciate any suggestions on how to improve the current installation process.
the only thing i can think of is to handle the dependency installation yourself.
you can install software through commandline.
e.g. on windows using chocolatey or winget, you can install python or nodejs or virtualenv.
But chocolatey and winget are not default installed either, so you need to run a command to download and install them.
not sure if this is a rabbit hole you want to enter though 🐇
the easiest solution might just be a button in the options screen that links to the python installer