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Pranav Bhartiya 4011257c25 docs: add Windows-specific setup instructions (#32399 )

**Description:** This PR improves the contribution setup guide by adding
comprehensive Windows-specific instructions. The changes address a
common pain point for Windows contributors who don't have `make`
installed by default, making the LangChain contribution process more
accessible across different operating systems.
The main improvements include:

- Added a dedicated "Windows Users" section with multiple installation
options for `make` (Chocolatey, Scoop, WSL)
- Provided direct `uv` commands as alternatives to all `make` commands
throughout the setup guide
- Included Windows-specific instructions for testing, formatting,
linting, and spellchecking
- Enhanced the documentation to be more inclusive for Windows developers

This change makes it easier for Windows users to contribute to LangChain
without requiring additional tool installation, while maintaining the
existing workflow for users who already have `make` available.

**Issue:** This addresses the common barrier Windows users face when
trying to contribute to LangChain due to missing `make` commands.

**Dependencies:** None required - this is purely a documentation
improvement.

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Co-authored-by: Mason Daugherty <mason@langchain.dev>

2025-08-05 15:00:03 +00:00