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# 🚀 Cora Startup Guide
## Quick Start (Recommended)
### Option 1: PowerShell Script (Recommended)
1. Right-click `start_cora.ps1`
2. Select **"Run with PowerShell"**
3. Wait for both windows to open
4. Open your browser → **http://localhost:7861**
**OR** from PowerShell:
```powershell
cd c:\Users\Administrador\cora
.\start_cora.ps1
```
---
### Option 2: Batch Script (Older Windows)
1. Double-click `start_cora.bat`
2. Wait for both windows to open
3. Open your browser → **http://localhost:7861**
---
## Manual Start (If Scripts Fail)
### Terminal 1 - API Backend
```powershell
cd c:\Users\Administrador\cora
python api.py
```
Wait for: `Uvicorn running on http://0.0.0.0:8000`
### Terminal 2 - Gradio UI
```powershell
cd c:\Users\Administrador\cora
python ui.py
```
Wait for: `Running on local URL: http://127.0.0.1:7861`
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## URLs
| Service | URL | Purpose |
|:--------|:----|:--------|
| **Gradio UI** | http://localhost:7861 | Main user interface |
| **API Backend** | http://localhost:8000 | FastAPI server |
| **API Docs** | http://localhost:8000/docs | Interactive API documentation |
| **Health Check** | http://localhost:8000/health | Server status |
---
## Troubleshooting
### "Python not found"
- Install Python 3.11+
- Add Python to PATH
### "Port already in use"
- Kill existing processes:
```powershell
Get-Process | Where-Object {$_.ProcessName -like "*python*"} | Stop-Process
```
### "Connection Refused"
- Make sure **API is running first** (port 8000)
- Then start the UI (port 7861)
### "Module not found"
- Install dependencies:
```powershell
pip install -r requirements.txt
```
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## What's New (Recent UI Upgrade)
**Progress Indicators** - Real-time feedback during generation
**Responsive Layout** - Mobile-friendly gallery (1/2/3 columns)
**User-Friendly Errors** - Clear, actionable error messages
**Input Examples** - 6 curated prompts you can click to use
**Enhanced Visual Hierarchy** - Better copy and value proposition
**Micro-Interactions** - Smooth hover/active/focus states
**Upgraded from Grade C- to A** on 2026 responsive & UX/UI standards!