diff --git a/docs/newbs_getting_started.md b/docs/newbs_getting_started.md index 4609275d0..e03562f00 100644 --- a/docs/newbs_getting_started.md +++ b/docs/newbs_getting_started.md @@ -41,6 +41,19 @@ We've tried to make QMK as easy to set up as possible. You only have to prepare ### ** Windows ** +QMK maintains a Bundle of MSYS2, the CLI and all necessary dependencies. It also provides a handy `QMK MSYS` terminal shortcut to boot you directly into the correct environment. + +#### Prerequisites + +You will need to install `QMK MSYS`. The latest release is available at https://msys.qmk.fm/. + +Alternatively, if you'd like to manually install msys2, the following section will walk you through the process. + +
+ Manual Install + +?> Ignore the following steps if you use `QMK MSYS`. + #### Prerequisites You will need to install MSYS2, Git and Python. Follow the installation instructions on https://www.msys2.org. @@ -59,6 +72,8 @@ Install the QMK CLI by running: python3 -m pip install qmk +
+ ### ** macOS ** QMK maintains a Homebrew tap and formula which will automatically install the CLI and all necessary dependencies.