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docs: improve installation & quick start for easier onboarding
- Reordered Installation section so "Download Pre-built Binary" comes first (easiest path)
- Made "Build from Source" the recommended method for v0.1.0 with clearer instructions
- Updated the 60-Second Quick Start to lead with `git clone + make build` instead of the currently broken `go install`
- Improved step descriptions and reduced friction for first-time users
- Made the Go Install note clearer about the current limitation and future plans
# 2. Set up the local daemon and generate a secure token
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pastelocal init
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# 2. Initialize the local daemon
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./bin/pastelocal init
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# 3. Add your remote server (this edits your SSH config and installs the remote helper)
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pastelocal add-host myserver
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# 3. Add your remote host (automatically sets up SSH forwarding)
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./bin/pastelocal add-host myserver
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# 4. SSH into the server and pull your local clipboard
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pastelocal-remote
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# 4. On the remote server, pull your local clipboard
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./bin/pastelocal-remote
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```
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`pastelocal-remote` will save the latest clipboard content (including screenshots) to a file on the remote machine and print the path.
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You can then use the `/paste` skill (or just read the file) inside your agentic coding tool.
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`pastelocal-remote` will save your latest clipboard content (including screenshots) to a file on the remote machine and print the path. You can then read it with your agentic coding tool.
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## Installation
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### Recommended: Go Install
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### Download Pre-built Binary (Easiest)
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```bash
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go install github.com/Zen-Open-Source/PasteLocal/cmd/pastelocal@latest
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```
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Download the latest release for your platform from the [Releases page](https://github.com/Zen-Open-Source/PasteLocal/releases).
go install github.com/Zen-Open-Source/PasteLocal/cmd/pastelocal@latest
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```
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> **Note for v0.1.0:**The recommended `go install`command above may not work yet because the Go module path is still being migrated. For the most reliable experience, we recommend cloning the repo and running `make build` instead.
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> **Note:**Due to a pending module path update, `go install` may not work reliably yet. We plan to support it properly in a future release. For now, downloading a release or building from source is recommended.
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