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@@ -26,6 +26,7 @@ Before you begin, ensure your system meets these basic requirements:
 
 - **Go:** Version 1.21 or later is required to build the application.
 - **FFmpeg:** Required for all video and audio processing. Our platform-specific guides cover how to install this.
+- **Python + pip:** Required for AI tooling and optional modules; the installers will set this up automatically where possible.
 - **Disk Space:** At least 2 GB of free disk space for the application and its dependencies.
 - **Internet Connection:** Required for downloading dependencies during the build process.