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 + Dracula
 
+## Dependencies
+
+1. Either install `nix` and run `nix develop` inside the repo or
+2. Install the deps listed in the flake.nix file
+
 ## Usage
 
 1. Clone with: `git clone https://gitlab.com/odweta/suckless $HOME/.config/suckless`
 2. Change into that directory with `cd $HOME/.config/suckless`
-3. Install with `./install.sh`
+3. Enter the development environment with `nix develop`
+4. Install with `./install.sh`