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This commit implements comprehensive improvements to the slim_setup() function to make SLiM installation more reliable and user-friendly. Major improvements: 1. **Version Selection**: Added slim_version parameter to choose between "stable" (SLiM 4.x, fully compatible) and "latest" (SLiM 5.x+, may have issues). Default is "stable" for better out-of-box experience. 2. **Automatic Conda TOS Acceptance**: New accept_conda_tos() helper automatically accepts Terms of Service for conda channels, eliminating installation failures and manual intervention. 3. **Robust Error Handling**: Added structured, actionable error messages with platform-specific guidance (macOS/Linux/Windows) and troubleshooting steps for all failure scenarios. 4. **Download Retry Logic**: New download_with_retry() helper implements exponential backoff retry logic for more reliable binary downloads. 5. **Installation Progress Feedback**: Added informative progress messages throughout installation process with time estimates. 6. **Post-Installation Verification**: Automatically runs slim_test() and reports installed version, catching issues immediately with helpful guidance. 7. **SLiM 5.x Compatibility Warning**: Detects SLiM 5.x installations and warns users about potential compatibility issues with slimr. 8. **Graceful Conda Environment Handling**: Improved logic handles existing conda installations, TOS requirements, and edge cases robustly. All changes maintain full backward compatibility. The only behavioral change is that conda method now defaults to installing SLiM 4.x instead of 5.x, improving compatibility with slimr. 🤖 Generated with [Claude Code](https://claude.com/claude-code) Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>
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This commit implements comprehensive improvements to the slim_setup() function to make SLiM installation more reliable and user-friendly.
Major improvements:
Version Selection: Added slim_version parameter to choose between "stable" (SLiM 4.x, fully compatible) and "latest" (SLiM 5.x+, may have issues). Default is "stable" for better out-of-box experience.
Automatic Conda TOS Acceptance: New accept_conda_tos() helper automatically accepts Terms of Service for conda channels, eliminating installation failures and manual intervention.
Robust Error Handling: Added structured, actionable error messages with platform-specific guidance (macOS/Linux/Windows) and troubleshooting steps for all failure scenarios.
Download Retry Logic: New download_with_retry() helper implements exponential backoff retry logic for more reliable binary downloads.
Installation Progress Feedback: Added informative progress messages throughout installation process with time estimates.
Post-Installation Verification: Automatically runs slim_test() and reports installed version, catching issues immediately with helpful guidance.
SLiM 5.x Compatibility Warning: Detects SLiM 5.x installations and warns users about potential compatibility issues with slimr.
Graceful Conda Environment Handling: Improved logic handles existing conda installations, TOS requirements, and edge cases robustly.
All changes maintain full backward compatibility. The only behavioral change is that conda method now defaults to installing SLiM 4.x instead of 5.x, improving compatibility with slimr.
🤖 Generated with Claude Code