# Requirements

## System Requirements
- Python 3.8+
- PowerShell 5.1+ (Windows) or PowerShell Core 7+ (Linux/Mac)
- Git
- 8GB+ RAM for Ollama
- Network access to VMware infrastructure

## Python Dependencies
```
pyvmomi>=7.0.3
requests>=2.31.0
pandas>=2.0.0
numpy>=1.24.0
pyyaml>=6.0
click>=8.1.0
rich>=13.0.0
```

## VMware Infrastructure
- vCenter Server 6.7+ or 7.0+
- ESXi hosts 6.7+ or 7.0+
- Administrative credentials
- Network connectivity to management interfaces

## Installation

### Linux/Mac
```bash
pip3 install pyvmomi requests pandas
# Install PowerShell Core for PowerCLI
pwsh -Command "Install-Module VMware.PowerCLI -Force"
```

### Windows
```powershell
pip install pyvmomi requests pandas
Install-Module VMware.PowerCLI -Force
```

## Ollama Setup
```bash
# Install Ollama
curl -fsSL https://ollama.ai/install.sh | sh

# Pull model
ollama pull radoni/vmware-infrastructure-automation-ai

# Run
ollama run radoni/vmware-infrastructure-automation-ai
```