TaroTime/README.md

# TaroTime

A web-based esoteric correspondence app for tarot, astrology, calendars, symbols, and related systems.

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## Features

- Correspondence explorer for multiple occult/esoteric systems.
- Tarot deck support served by the TaroTime API.
- Fast local static shell serving with `http-server`.

## Quick Start

1. Install Node.js: https://nodejs.org/en/download
2. Start the API and confirm its base URL and API key.
3. Clone or download this repository.
4. Install dependencies.
5. Start the client.

```powershell
git clone <your-frontend-repo-url>
Set-Location .\TaroTime
npm install
npm run start
```

The app opens in your browser (typically at `http://127.0.0.1:8080`) and stays in shell mode until you enter a reachable API base URL and a valid API key.

For local development with a default local API configuration:

```powershell
API Base URL: http://localhost:3100
API Key: <value accepted by TAROTIME_API_KEY or TAROTIME_API_KEYS>
```

## NPM Scripts

| Command | Description |
| --- | --- |
| `npm run start` | Serve the static client locally and open `index.html`. |
| `npm run dev` | Alias of `npm run start`. |