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docs/getting-started/installation/linux.md

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 ## Quick install instructions
 
-!!! warning
-    python 3.12 is currently not supported.
-
 ### Dependencies
 
+--8<-- "docs/snippets/common.md:python-versions"
+
 1. node.js and npm - see instructions [here](https://nodejs.org/en/download/package-manager/)
-1. python 3.10 or 3.11 - see instructions [here](https://www.python.org/downloads/)
+1. python- see instructions [here](https://www.python.org/downloads/)
 
 ### Installation
 

docs/getting-started/installation/windows.md

@@ -1,25 +1,28 @@
 ## Quick install instructions
 
-!!! warning
+1. Download and install Python 3.10 - 3.13 from the [official Python website](https://www.python.org/downloads/windows/).
-    python 3.12 is currently not supported
-
-1. Download and install Python 3.10 or Python 3.11 from the [official Python website](https://www.python.org/downloads/windows/).
     - [Click here for direct link to python 3.11.9 download](https://www.python.org/downloads/release/python-3119/)
 1. Download and install Node.js from the [official Node.js website](https://nodejs.org/en/download/prebuilt-installer). This will also install npm.
 1. Download the Talemate project to your local machine. Download from [the Releases page](https://github.com/vegu-ai/talemate/releases).
 1. Unpack the download and run `install.bat` by double clicking it. This will set up the project on your local machine.
+1. **Optional:** If you are using an nvidia graphics card with CUDA support you may want to also run `install-cuda.bat` **afterwards**, to install the cuda enabled version of torch - although this is only needed if you want to run some bigger embedding models where CUDA can be helpful.
 1. Once the installation is complete, you can start the backend and frontend servers by running `start.bat`.
-1. Navigate your browser to http://localhost:8080
+1. Once the talemate logo shows up, navigate your browser to http://localhost:8080
+
+!!! note "First start up may take a while"
+    We have seen cases where the first start of talemate will sit at a black screen for a minute or two. Just wait it out, eventually the Talemate logo should show up.
 
 If everything went well, you can proceed to [connect a client](../../connect-a-client).
 
 ## Additional Information
 
-### How to Install Python 3.10 or 3.11
+### How to Install Python
+
+--8<-- "docs/snippets/common.md:python-versions"
 
 1. Visit the official Python website's download page for Windows at [https://www.python.org/downloads/windows/](https://www.python.org/downloads/windows/).
-2. Find the latest version of Python 3.10 or 3.11 and click on one of the download links. (You will likely want the Windows installer (64-bit))
+2. Find the latest updated of Python 3.13 and click on one of the download links. (You will likely want the Windows installer (64-bit))
-4. Run the installer file and follow the setup instructions. Make sure to check the box that says Add Python 3.10 to PATH before you click Install Now.
+4. Run the installer file and follow the setup instructions. Make sure to check the box that says Add Python 3.13 to PATH before you click Install Now.
 
 ### How to Install npm
 
@@ -35,6 +38,13 @@ This batch file is used to set up the project on your local machine. It creates
 
 To run this file, simply double click on it or open a command prompt in the same directory and type `install.bat`.
 
+#### update.bat
+
+If you are inside a git checkout of talemate you can use this to pull and reinstall talemate if there have been updates.
+
+!!! note "CUDA needs to be reinstalled manually"
+    Running `update.bat` will downgrade your torch install to the non-CUDA version, so if you want CUDA support you will need to run the `install-cuda.bat` script after the update is finished.
+
 #### start.bat
 
 This batch file is used to start the backend and frontend servers. It opens two command prompts, one for the frontend and one for the backend.

docs/index.md

@@ -4,9 +4,6 @@ Roleplay with AI with a focus on strong narration and consistent world and game
 
 :material-github: [GitHub](https://github.com/vegu-ai/talemate)
 
-!!! note "Version 0.26.0 and later"
-    This documenation is for version 0.26.0 and later - previous versions are significantly different, and some of the information here may not apply. This is especially true for the world state mangement and creative tools. 
-
 ## Getting Started
 
 

docs/snippets/common.md

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+<!--- --8<-- [start:python-versions] -->
+!!! note "Supported Versions"
+    As of Talemate `0.30` the following python versions are supported: `3.10`, `3.11`, `3.12` or `3.13`
+<!--- --8<-- [end:python-versions] -->