This page describes setting up the build environment for QMK. These instructions cover AVR processors (such as the atmega32u4).
-After cloning the repo of QMK run `make git-submodule` once to download 3rd party libraries like ChibiOS.
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-Note: If it is your first time here, Check out the "Complete Newbs guide" instead
+**Note:** If this is your first time here, check out the [Complete Newbs Guide](newbs.md) page.
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+Before continuing, double check that your submodules (third-party libraries) are up to date by running `make git-submodule`.
## Linux