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 you need **bun**, **adb**, and an api key for any llm provider.
 
 ```bash
+# install adb if you don't have it
+brew install android-platform-tools
+
 bun install
 cp .env.example .env
 ```
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@@ -758,13 +758,19 @@ bun run src/kernel.ts --workflow morning.json</pre>
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+        <h3>install adb</h3>
+        <p>adb (android debug bridge) is how droidclaw talks to your phone - every tap, type, and swipe goes through it.</p>
+<pre>brew install android-platform-tools</pre>
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         <h3>clone and install</h3>
 <pre>git clone https://github.com/unitedbyai/droidclaw.git
 cd droidclaw && bun install
 cp .env.example .env</pre>
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         <h3>configure an llm provider</h3>
         <p>edit <code>.env</code> - fastest way to start is groq (free tier):</p>
 <pre>LLM_PROVIDER=groq
@@ -780,14 +786,14 @@ GROQ_API_KEY=gsk_your_key_here</pre>
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         <h3>connect your phone</h3>
         <p>enable usb debugging in developer options, plug in via usb.</p>
 <pre>adb devices   # should show your device
 bun run src/kernel.ts</pre>
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         <h3>tune (optional)</h3>
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           <thead><tr><th>key</th><th>default</th><th>what</th></tr></thead>