# Understanding the PowerShell Setup Output ## What Happened (Lines 26-41) Let me break down what you saw: ### Line 26-28: QUIZ_SECRET Setup ``` QUIZ_SECRET is not set Enter your QUIZ_SECRET (or press Enter to generate one): EasyQuiz QUIZ_SECRET set for this session ``` **What this means:** - ✅ The script detected `QUIZ_SECRET` wasn't set - ✅ You entered `EasyQuiz` as your secret - ✅ The variable is now set **for this PowerShell session only** ### Line 29: OPENAI_API_KEY ``` OPENAI_API_KEY is already set ``` **What this means:** - ✅ Your OpenAI API key was already configured (probably from a previous session or system-wide) ### Line 31: Success Message ``` Environment variables configured! ``` **What this means:** - ✅ Both variables are now available in your current PowerShell window ### Lines 33-35: Permanent Setup Commands ``` To make these permanent, run: [System.Environment]::SetEnvironmentVariable("QUIZ_SECRET", " + EasyQuiz + ", "User") [System.Environment]::SetEnvironmentVariable("OPENAI_API_KEY", " + sk-proj-... + ", "User") ``` **⚠️ IMPORTANT:** There's a display bug here - the output shows string concatenation instead of the actual command. The correct commands should be: ```powershell [System.Environment]::SetEnvironmentVariable("QUIZ_SECRET", "EasyQuiz", "User") [System.Environment]::SetEnvironmentVariable("OPENAI_API_KEY", "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", "User") ``` ## What "Set for this session" Means **Current Status:** - ✅ Variables are set **only in this PowerShell window** - ✅ You can run `python -m app.main` right now and it will work - ❌ If you close this window, the variables will be lost - ❌ If you open a new PowerShell window, variables won't be there ## What You Should Do ### Option 1: Use It Now (Temporary - Current Session Only) Just run the server in the **same PowerShell window**: ```powershell python -m app.main ``` This will work until you close the window. ### Option 2: Make It Permanent (Recommended) Run these commands to make variables permanent: ```powershell [System.Environment]::SetEnvironmentVariable("QUIZ_SECRET", "EasyQuiz", "User") [System.Environment]::SetEnvironmentVariable("OPENAI_API_KEY", "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", "User") ``` **After running these:** - ✅ Variables will be available in ALL new PowerShell windows - ✅ You need to close and reopen PowerShell for changes to take effect - ✅ Variables persist even after restarting your computer ### Option 3: Verify It's Working Run the check script: ```powershell python check_env.py ``` You should see: ``` ✓ QUIZ_SECRET: Set (Easy...Quiz) ✓ OPENAI_API_KEY: Set (sk-...4UA) ✓ Status: Ready to run ``` ## Quick Summary | Status | Meaning | Action Needed | |--------|---------|---------------| | ✅ "set for this session" | Works in current window only | Run server now, or make permanent | | ✅ "already set" | Variable exists | Nothing needed | | ⚠️ Lines 33-35 | Display bug (shows wrong format) | Use corrected commands above | ## Next Steps 1. **Test it now** (in the same window): ```powershell python check_env.py python -m app.main ``` 2. **Make it permanent** (optional but recommended): ```powershell [System.Environment]::SetEnvironmentVariable("QUIZ_SECRET", "EasyQuiz", "User") [System.Environment]::SetEnvironmentVariable("OPENAI_API_KEY", "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", "User") ``` 3. **Close and reopen PowerShell** (if you made it permanent)