First steps

Install, run one check, read the report, then tighten the gate.

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One command should already show packaging, import, and dependency issues. Fix blockers first; turn on deeper analysis when the baseline is quiet.

Install — see Installation.
Run py -3.12 -m manifestguard check in the project.
Treat errors before warnings. Recurring patterns beat one-off style nits.
When the fast pass is stable, add --extended (Pro) and, if you want it, check-lifecycle.
Keep the same command in CI so local and pipeline agree.

py -3.12 -m manifestguard check
py -3.12 -m manifestguard check --extended