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@@ -19,9 +19,11 @@ This language is designed for:
 - Compiler must avoid generating logic that the user does not write
 
 ## Installation
-You can install the compiler by running:
+Before installing the compiler with `go install`, you will need to install the
+[Go programming language](https://go.dev/) on your system. Afterwards, you can
+install the compiler and associated tooling by running:
 
-`go install ./cmd/fsplc`
+`go install ./cmd/*`
 
 The `fsplc` program depends on the LLVM IR compiler (`llc`). If it is not found,
 it will attempt to use `clang` instead but with some features disabled. Please