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+# Kalshi Starter – Quickstart Notes
+
+This file complements the main README and provides a short step-by-step checklist.
+
+## 1. Create an environment file
+
+    cp env.sample .env
+
+## 2. Create and activate a virtual environment
+
+    python -m venv .venv
+    source .venv/bin/activate  # On Windows: .venv\Scripts\activate
+
+## 3. Install dependencies
+
+    pip install -r requirements.txt
+
+## 4. Verify your environment
+
+    python check_env.py
+
+## 5. Run the main example
+
+    python main.py
+
+---
+
+This file does not replace the main README. It is intended as a quick, copy-paste friendly checklist for new users of the Kalshi starter code.