QUICK_START.md

⚡ Quick Start Guide

Get SentinelAI up and running in 5 minutes!

Prerequisites

• Python 3.8+
• pip
• 4GB RAM
• Modern web browser

Installation (3 Steps)

1️⃣ Install Dependencies

pip install -r requirements.txt

2️⃣ Train the Model

cd model
python train.py
cd ..

Expected output:

• Training progress
• Accuracy: ~98.65%
• Model saved: phishing_model.pkl

3️⃣ Run the Application

python app.py

Open browser: http://localhost:5000

First Analysis

1. Click "🎯 Demo Attack Mode"
2. Select "🚨 High Risk Phishing"
3. Click "Analyze Threat"
4. Explore the results!

What You'll See

✅ Threat Level: DANGER (red) ✅ Phishing Probability: ~95% ✅ Cognitive Analysis: Radar chart with 8 tactics ✅ Suspicious Words: Highlighted dangerous phrases ✅ Teach-Back: Educational explanation ✅ Recommendations: What to do next

Try Your Own Text

1. Clear the text area
2. Paste any email or message
3. Press Ctrl+Enter or click "Analyze Threat"
4. Review the comprehensive analysis

Keyboard Shortcuts

• Ctrl+Enter - Analyze message
• Click "Get New Insight" - Load new security tip

Troubleshooting

Model Not Found Error

cd model
python train.py

Port Already in Use

# Change port in app.py (last line)
app.run(debug=True, port=5001)

Import Errors

pip install --upgrade -r requirements.txt

Next Steps

• 📚 Read the full README.md
• 🤝 Check CONTRIBUTING.md
• 🚀 Push to GitHub using SETUP_GITHUB.md

Need Help?

Open an issue on GitHub or check the documentation!

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Happy threat hunting! 🛡️