# StockMed for Windows PC — Retail Chemist Counter Desktop App

> Native standalone desktop pharmacy counter app for retail chemists. Fast shortage fulfillment, Marg/Busy ERP integration, keyboard hotkeys, and thermal printer integration.

## Why Retail Chemists Need StockMed on Windows
Retail chemists in India spend their workday seated at a Windows counter PC operating billing software (Marg ERP 9+, Busy, Tally, RetailStar). Managing shortage want-books and distributor communications on mobile phones causes friction, delays customer billing, and leads to prescription bounces.

StockMed for Windows runs directly on the chemist's counter desktop as a dedicated standalone window with zero browser tabs, full keyboard hotkey support, and direct receipt printer integration.

## 30-Second Zero-Install Setup
1. **Open in Chrome or Edge**: On your Windows 10 or 11 counter PC, navigate to `https://stockmed.store`.
2. **Click Install Icon**: Look at the right edge of the address bar at the top and click the **Install (🖥️ / ➕)** button.
3. **Pin to Windows Taskbar**: Check **"Pin to Taskbar"** and **"Create Desktop Shortcut"**. StockMed launches immediately in a clean, borderless standalone desktop window.

## Chemist Counter Hotkeys
- `F2` or `Ctrl + F`: Instant medicine inventory and distributor brand search.
- `Ctrl + N`: Open a new shortage note to dispatch missing prescription items.
- `F9` or `Ctrl + B`: Launch POS counter billing for walk-in patients.
- `Ctrl + P`: Print Tax Invoices and shortage slips directly to 80mm/58mm thermal printers or A4 printers.

## ERP & Hardware Compatibility
- **Co-exists with Marg & Busy**: Run StockMed alongside Marg ERP 9+ or Busy on standard single or dual-monitor setups.
- **Printers**: Compatible with all standard Windows receipt printers (TVS-E, Epson, Citizen, Posiflex) and desktop laser printers.
- **Silent Background Updates**: Updates automatically without requiring manual `.exe` patch downloads or annual maintenance fees.