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 # Setting Up a Virtual Environment for KnowledgeBase-Tech Hugo Site
 
+## Update PATH Environment Variable
+
+Before installing `virtualenv`, ensure your PATH includes the directory where Python packages are installed. If you see a message like "The script virtualenv is installed in '/home/medusa/.local/bin' which is not on PATH," you'll need to update your PATH. Add the following line to your `.bashrc` or `.profile` file:
+
+```bash
+export PATH="$HOME/.local/bin:$PATH"
+```
+
+Then, reload your profile:
+
+```bash
+source ~/.bashrc
+```
+
+or for a login shell:
+
+```bash
+source ~/.profile
+```
+
+## Install Virtual Environment
+
+Ensure Python and pip are installed, then install `virtualenv`:
+
+```bash
+pip3 install virtualenv
+```
+
+## Create the Virtual Environment
+
+Create a virtual environment named `KnowledgeBase-Tech_env`:
+
+```bash
+virtualenv KnowledgeBase-Tech_env
+```
+
+## Activate the Virtual Environment
+
+To start using the virtual environment:
+
+```bash
+source KnowledgeBase-Tech_env/bin/activate
+```
+
+## Install Dependencies
+
+While the environment is active, install any required packages:
+
+```bash
+pip install <package-name>
+```
+
+## Freeze Requirements
+
+To keep track of your project's dependencies, you can freeze the installed packages into a `requirements.txt` file:
+
+```bash
+pip freeze > requirements.txt
+```
+
+This file can be used to install the exact versions of the required packages on other setups or by other developers working on the project.
+
+## Deactivate the Virtual Environment
+
+When you're done working, deactivate the environment:
+
+```bash
+deactivate
+```
+
+## Working with the Environment
+
+Remember to activate the `KnowledgeBase-Tech_env` environment every time you work on the KnowledgeBase-Tech Hugo site. This ensures all dependencies are isolated to this specific project.
+````
+
+Replace `<package-name>` with the specific packages you need for your Hugo site. The addition of the freeze requirements section will help maintain a consistent set of dependencies across different development environments.
+
+---
+
+# Setting Up a Virtual Environment for KnowledgeBase-Tech Hugo Site
+
 ## Install Virtual Environment
 
 First, ensure Python and pip are installed, then install `virtualenv`: