Merge branch 'main' into nico/fix_agent_comms

docs/installation/windows.md

@@ -30,7 +30,7 @@ rustc --version
 
 1. Download the [Protobuf release for Windows](https://github.com/protocolbuffers/protobuf/releases).
 2. Extract the downloaded files and add the `bin` directory to your system's `PATH`.
-   
+
    For example, add `C:\path\to\protobuf\bin` to the `PATH` environment variable.
 
 Verify installation:
@@ -44,12 +44,14 @@ protoc --version
 On Windows, the easiest way to get OpenSSL is through [vcpkg](https://github.com/microsoft/vcpkg). Follow these steps:
 
 1. Install [vcpkg](https://github.com/microsoft/vcpkg):
+
    ```powershell
    git clone https://github.com/microsoft/vcpkg.git
    .\vcpkg\bootstrap-vcpkg.bat
    ```
 
 2. Install OpenSSL using vcpkg:
+
    ```powershell
    .\vcpkg\vcpkg install openssl:x64-windows
    ```
@@ -66,4 +68,32 @@ Once all dependencies are installed, build the project with:
 
 ```powershell
 cargo build
-```
+```
+
+## Alternative Installation
+
+For a smoother developer experience, setup WSL (Windows Subsystem for Linux) and install a Linux distribution.
+
+### 1. Install WSL
+
+Run the following command to install Ubuntu as the default distribution:
+
+```powershell
+wsl --install
+```
+
+Or run the following command to change the distribution installed:
+
+```powershell
+wsl --install -d <Distribution Name>
+```
+
+### 2. Install Shinkai Node
+
+Enter the following command to step inside the installed Linux distribution:
+
+```powershell
+wsl
+```
+
+Follow the instructions in the **Quick Start Guide for Linux** documentation to install Shinkai Node in a Linux environment.