feat: Merge my Eliza Installer with the current start.sh script

README.md

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 ### Automatically Start Eliza
 
-This will run everything to set up the project and start the bot with the default character.
+The start script provides an automated way to set up and run Eliza:
 
 ```bash
 sh scripts/start.sh
 ```
 
+For detailed instructions on using the start script, including character management and troubleshooting, see our [Start Script Guide](./docs/docs/guides/start-script.md).
+
+> **Note**: The start script handles all dependencies, environment setup, and character management automatically.
+
 ### Edit the character file
 
 1. Open `packages/core/src/defaultCharacter.ts` to modify the default character. Uncomment and edit.

docs/docs/guides/start-script.md

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+# 🤖 Eliza Start Script
+
+> A powerful, cross-platform launcher for your AI companion
+
+## 🚀 Quick Start
+
+```bash
+# Linux/macOS from eliza root directory
+./scripts/start.sh
+```
+
+## 💻 System Requirements
+
+<details>
+<summary><b>🐧 Linux</b></summary>
+
+- Bash shell
+- `sudo` access
+- APT package manager
+- 2GB free disk space
+</details>
+
+<details>
+<summary><b>🍎 macOS</b></summary>
+
+- macOS 10.15 or higher
+- Command Line Tools
+- Admin access
+- 2GB free disk space
+</details>
+
+<details>
+<summary><b>🪟 Windows (WSL2)</b></summary>
+
+**Requirements:**
+- Windows 10 version 2004+ or Windows 11
+- 8GB RAM minimum
+- Virtualization enabled in BIOS
+- Admin access to install WSL2
+
+**Installation Steps:**
+1. Enable WSL2:
+   ```powershell
+   # Run in PowerShell as Administrator
+   wsl --install
+   ```
+
+2. Install Ubuntu from Microsoft Store or:
+   ```powershell
+   wsl --install -d Ubuntu
+   ```
+
+3. Restart your computer
+
+4. Set up Ubuntu:
+   - Open Ubuntu from Start Menu
+   - Create username and password when prompted
+   - Run updates:
+     ```bash
+     sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y
+     ```
+
+Now you can follow the Linux instructions!
+</details>
+
+## ✨ Features
+
+| Feature | Description |
+|---------|-------------|
+| 🔍 OS Detection | Automatically adapts to your platform |
+| 🛠️ Zero Config | Installs all dependencies automatically |
+| 📦 Node.js | Manages versions and packages seamlessly |
+| 🎭 Characters | Full character management interface |
+| 🔄 Updates | One-click updates and version management |
+| ⚙️ Environment | Guided configuration setup |
+
+## 🎮 Usage
+
+### Command Line Options
+```bash
+start.sh [-v|--verbose] [--skip-nvm]
+```
+
+| Option | Description |
+|--------|-------------|
+| `-v, --verbose` | Show detailed progress |
+| `--skip-nvm` | Use system Node.js |
+### 🔄 Starting and Updating Eliza
+
+| Action | Description |
+|--------|-------------|
+| Start | Launch current version |
+| Update | Install latest updates |
+| Reinstall | Fresh installation |
+
+### 🎭 Character Management
+
+<details>
+<summary><b>Creating New Characters</b></summary>
+
+1. Select `Create New`
+2. Enter character name
+3. Customize in editor
+4. Save & deploy
+</details>
+
+<details>
+<summary><b>Using Existing Characters</b></summary>
+
+1. Select `Use Existing`
+2. Choose characters:
+   - Select each: `X`
+   - Select All: `Ctrl+A`
+   - Confirm: `ENTER`
+</details>
+
+<details>
+<summary><b>Character Actions</b></summary>
+
+**Single Character:**
+- ▶️ Run
+- ✏️ Edit
+- 🗑️ Delete
+
+**Multiple Characters:**
+- ▶️ Run All
+- 🗑️ Delete All
+</details>
+
+### ⚙️ Configuration
+
+
+
+## 🛟 Troubleshooting
+
+### Common Solutions
+
+<details>
+<summary><b>🔒 Permission Issues</b></summary>
+
+```bash
+# Linux/macOS
+sudo chmod +x scripts/start.sh
+
+# Windows
+Set-ExecutionPolicy RemoteSigned -Scope CurrentUser
+```
+</details>
+
+<details>
+<summary><b>📦 Node.js Issues</b></summary>
+
+- Required: Node.js 22+
+- Use `--skip-nvm` for system Node
+- Check PATH configuration
+</details>
+
+<details>
+<summary><b>🔧 Package Manager Issues</b></summary>
+
+- Linux: `sudo apt update`
+- macOS: `/bin/bash -c "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/HEAD/install.sh)"`
+- Windows: Run as Administrator
+</details>
+
+### 🚨 Common Errors
+
+
+| `characters not found` | Check working directory |
+
+## 📝 Notes
+
+- Temporary files: `/tmp/eliza_*`
+- Config location: `./config`
+- Characters: `./characters/*.json`
+
+## 🆘 Support
+
+Need help? Try these steps:
+
+1. Run with verbose logging:
+   ```bash
+   ./scripts/start.sh -v
+   ```
+2. Check console output
+3. [Open an issue](https://github.com/elizaOS/eliza/issues)
+
+---
+<div align="center">
+<i>Made with ❤️ by the ai16z team</i>
+</div>