Fix installation instructions: remove misleading npm references, clarify git clone requirement

Co-authored-by: AstroSteveo <34114851+AstroSteveo@users.noreply.github.com>

CONFIG.md

@@ -4,32 +4,39 @@ The Awesome Copilot repository supports a configuration file system that allows
 
 ## Installation
 
-### Via NPM (Recommended)
+### Via Git Clone (Required)
-```bash
-# Install globally
-npm install -g awesome-copilot
-
-# Or run without installing
-npx awesome-copilot init
-```
-
-### Via Git Clone
 ```bash
+# Clone the repository
 git clone https://github.com/AstroSteveo/awesome-copilot
 cd awesome-copilot
+
+# Install dependencies
 npm install
+
+# Now you can use the CLI tool
+node awesome-copilot.js help
 ```
 
+**Note:** The `awesome-copilot` package is not yet published to npm, so you must clone the repository to use the CLI tool.
+
 ## Quick Start
 
 ### 1. Initialize Your Project
 
+Navigate to your project directory where you want to add awesome-copilot customizations, then run:
+
 ```bash
 # Initialize with default configuration
-awesome-copilot init
+node /path/to/awesome-copilot/awesome-copilot.js init
 
 # Or initialize with a specific name
-awesome-copilot init my-project.config.yml
+node /path/to/awesome-copilot/awesome-copilot.js init my-project.config.yml
+```
+
+**Tip:** You can create an alias or add the awesome-copilot directory to your PATH for easier access:
+```bash
+# Add to your ~/.bashrc or ~/.zshrc
+alias awesome-copilot="node /path/to/awesome-copilot/awesome-copilot.js"
 ```
 
 This creates:
@@ -69,10 +76,10 @@ collections:
 
 ```bash
 # Apply default configuration file
-awesome-copilot apply
+node /path/to/awesome-copilot/awesome-copilot.js apply
 
 # Or apply specific configuration file  
-awesome-copilot apply my-project.config.yml
+node /path/to/awesome-copilot/awesome-copilot.js apply my-project.config.yml
 ```
 
 This will copy the enabled files to your project's `.awesome-copilot` directory (or the directory specified in the config).
@@ -145,7 +152,7 @@ npm run config help
 
 ## VS Code Integration
 
-The `awesome-copilot init` command automatically configures VS Code to detect your customizations:
+The `node awesome-copilot.js init` command automatically configures VS Code to detect your customizations:
 
 - Creates `.vscode/settings.json` with proper file locations
 - Points to `.awesome-copilot/` directories instead of framework directories
@@ -207,16 +214,15 @@ chatmodes:
 If you were previously copying files manually or using an older version:
 
 1. Remove manually copied files from your `.github` directory
-2. Install awesome-copilot: `npm install -g awesome-copilot` 
+2. Clone awesome-copilot repository: `git clone https://github.com/AstroSteveo/awesome-copilot`
-3. Run `awesome-copilot init` to create a clean setup
+3. Run `node /path/to/awesome-copilot/awesome-copilot.js init` to create a clean setup
 4. Edit the config to enable the same items you were using manually
-5. Run `awesome-copilot apply` to get a clean, managed setup
+5. Run `node /path/to/awesome-copilot/awesome-copilot.js apply` to get a clean, managed setup
 
 The new approach uses `.awesome-copilot/` directory instead of `.github/` for better separation.
 
 ## Benefits
 
-- **Clean Installation**: Install via npm/npx, no need to clone the entire repository
 - **Centralized Management**: One file controls all your Copilot customizations
 - **VS Code Integration**: Automatic configuration, no manual setup required
 - **Clear Separation**: Framework files separated from your project files

README.md

@@ -52,12 +52,18 @@ There are two ways to use awesome-copilot customizations in your project:
 
 Use our configuration system to manage all customizations in one place:
 
-1. **Clone the repository** to your local machine or include it as a git submodule
+1. **Clone the repository** to your local machine and install dependencies:
-2. **Generate a configuration file** with all available options:
    ```bash
-   node awesome-copilot.js init
+   git clone https://github.com/AstroSteveo/awesome-copilot
+   cd awesome-copilot
+   npm install
    ```
-3. **Edit the configuration** to enable the items you want:
+2. **Navigate to your project directory** where you want to add awesome-copilot customizations
+3. **Generate a configuration file** with all available options:
+   ```bash
+   node /path/to/awesome-copilot/awesome-copilot.js init
+   ```
+4. **Edit the configuration** to enable the items you want:
    ```yaml
    collections:
      frontend-web-dev: true      # Enable entire collection
@@ -66,9 +72,9 @@ Use our configuration system to manage all customizations in one place:
    instructions:
      typescript-best-practices: true
    ```
-4. **Apply the configuration** to copy files to your project:
+5. **Apply the configuration** to copy files to your project:
    ```bash
-   node awesome-copilot.js apply
+   node /path/to/awesome-copilot/awesome-copilot.js apply
    ```
 
 See [CONFIG.md](CONFIG.md) for detailed configuration documentation.
@@ -119,26 +125,42 @@ We welcome contributions! Please see our [Contributing Guidelines](CONTRIBUTING.
 Install awesome-copilot CLI for streamlined project setup:
 
 ```bash
-# Install globally via npm
+# Step 1: Clone the repository
-npm install -g awesome-copilot
+git clone https://github.com/AstroSteveo/awesome-copilot
+cd awesome-copilot
 
-# Or run without installing
+# Step 2: Install dependencies
-npx awesome-copilot init
+npm install
+
+# Step 3: Verify installation
+node awesome-copilot.js help
 ```
 
 **Quick Setup:**
-1. Navigate to your project directory
+1. Navigate to your project directory: `cd /path/to/your/project`
-2. Run `awesome-copilot init` to create configuration and VS Code setup
+2. Run `node /path/to/awesome-copilot/awesome-copilot.js init` to create configuration and VS Code setup
 3. Edit `awesome-copilot.config.yml` to enable desired items
-4. Run `awesome-copilot apply` to copy files to your project
+4. Run `node /path/to/awesome-copilot/awesome-copilot.js apply` to copy files to your project
 5. Start using enhanced GitHub Copilot!
 
+**💡 Pro Tip:** Create an alias for easier access:
+```bash
+# Add to your ~/.bashrc or ~/.zshrc
+alias awesome-copilot="node /path/to/awesome-copilot/awesome-copilot.js"
+
+# Then you can simply use:
+awesome-copilot init
+awesome-copilot apply
+```
+
 ✨ **Benefits:**
 - Clean project setup with automatic VS Code configuration
 - Files organized in `.awesome-copilot/` directory 
 - Automatic `.gitignore` management
 - Easy updates by re-running `apply` command
 
+**Note:** The package is not yet published to npm, so cloning the repository is currently required.
+
 ### 📖 Manual Installation
 
 1. **Browse the Collections**: Check out our comprehensive lists of [prompts](README.prompts.md), [instructions](README.instructions.md), [chat modes](README.chatmodes.md), and [collections](README.collections.md).