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+# Getting Started
+
+## Requirements
+- Python 3.11+
+- Dependencies (specified in `requirements.txt`)
+- Access to Airlock server with appropriate credentials
+
+## Installation
+
+1. **Clone the repository:**
+```bash
+git clone -b Refactor https://git.racooncity.org/brotoskyj/AirlockTools.git
+cd AirlockTools
+
+2. ```pip install -r requirements.txt```
+
+3. Modify default_system_config.json to match your Airlock server setup.
+
+- Set credentials, API endpoints, and default policy groups as required.
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