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diff --git a/docs/newbs_getting_started.md b/docs/newbs_getting_started.md index d5f92cf89d..99aee12139 100644 --- a/docs/newbs_getting_started.md +++ b/docs/newbs_getting_started.md @@ -27,30 +27,24 @@ QMK maintains a Bundle of MSYS2, the CLI and all necessary dependencies. It also You will need to install [QMK MSYS](https://msys.qmk.fm/). The latest release is available [here](https://github.com/qmk/qmk_distro_msys/releases/latest). -Alternatively, if you'd like to manually install MSYS2, the following section will walk you through the process. - <details> - <summary>Manual Install</summary> + <summary>Advanced Users</summary> -?> Ignore the following steps if you use `QMK MSYS`. +!> <b style="font-size:150%">This process is not recommended for new users.</b> -#### Prerequisites +If you'd like to manually install MSYS2, the following sections will walk you through the process. -You will need to install MSYS2, Git and Python. Follow the installation instructions on https://www.msys2.org. +#### Prerequisites -Once MSYS2 is installed, close any open MSYS terminals and open a new MinGW 64-bit terminal. +You will need to install [MSYS2](https://www.msys2.org). Once installed, close any open MSYS terminals (purple icon) and open a new MinGW 64-bit terminal (blue icon) from the Start Menu. !> **NOTE:** The MinGW 64-bit terminal is *not* the same as the MSYS terminal that opens when installation is completed. Your prompt should say "MINGW64" in purple text, rather than "MSYS". See [this page](https://www.msys2.org/wiki/MSYS2-introduction/#subsystems) for more information on the differences. -Then run the following command: - - pacman --needed --noconfirm --disable-download-timeout -S git mingw-w64-x86_64-toolchain mingw-w64-x86_64-python3-pip mingw-w64-x86_64-python-pillow - #### Installation Install the QMK CLI by running: - python3 -m pip install qmk + pacman --needed --noconfirm --disable-download-timeout -S git mingw-w64-x86_64-python-qmk </details> |