> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://nateskicks13.gitbook.io/bird-bot/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://nateskicks13.gitbook.io/bird-bot/common-errors-1/opening-the-bot.md).

# Opening The Bot

## 'pip' is not recognized

Python was not installed correctly on your machine. 

## ModuleNotFoundError: No module named xx

You likely don't have all modules installed correctly. Here is what to do

### Mac

```
sudo pip3 install -r requirements.txt
```

### Windows

```
pip install -r requirements.txt --user
```

## No such file or directory

You need to be in the directory of Bird Bot. You will need to cd into its location and then run the desired command.