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@@ -29,8 +29,7 @@ If you're reporting a bug, the more detail you can give, the better. If I can't
 
 - 4chan X is mostly written in [CoffeeScript](http://coffeescript.org/). If you're already familiar with Javascript, it doesn't take long to pick up.
 - Edit the sources in the src/ directory (not the compiled scripts in builds/).
-- Install dependencies with: `npm install`
-- Compile the script with: `make`
+- Compile the script with: `make` (this should fetch needed dependencies automatically; if not, do an `npm install` first)
 - Install the compiled script (found in the testbuilds/ directory), and test your changes.
 - Make sure you have set your name and email as you want them, as they will be published in your commit message:<br>`git config user.name yourname`<br>`git config user.email youremail`
 - Commit your changes: `git commit -a`