Synth CLI Installation

When the user wants to install Synth, do not run raw curl/wget commands. Use the included Python script which handles cross-platform logic (Windows/macOS) automatically.

Standard Install Procedure

Run the following commands in order:

•

Navigate to the Repository Root:

bash

cd /path/to/airlst-github-copilot-training-group-3

•

Run the Install Script: This script detects the OS, downloads the correct binary, and adds Synth to PATH.

bash

python3 .github/skills/install-synth/install_synth.py
# OR on Windows (if python3 is not recognized):
python .github/skills/install-synth/install_synth.py

•
Reload the Shell (macOS/Linux only):
bash
```
source ~/.zshrc   # or source ~/.bashrc
```
•
Verify Installation:
bash
```
synth version
```
Expected output: synth 0.6.9

Platform Notes

macOS

•Installs to ~/.synth/bin/synth
•Adds ~/.synth/bin to PATH in ~/.zshrc
•Uses x86_64 binary (works on Apple Silicon via Rosetta)

Windows

•Installs to %USERPROFILE%\.synth\bin\synth.exe
•Adds the directory to User PATH environment variable
•Requires restarting the terminal after installation

Troubleshooting

synth: command not found

•Ensure the shell was restarted or sourced after installation.
•On Windows, open a new terminal window after install.

Permission Denied (macOS)

•Run chmod +x ~/.synth/bin/synth manually if needed.

Download Fails

•Check internet connection.
•Verify the release URL is reachable: https://github.com/shuttle-hq/synth/releases/tag/v0.6.9