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Note: If it is your first time here, Check out the "Complete Newbs guide" instead
## Linux
To ensure you are always up to date, you can just run `sudo util/install_dependencies.sh`. That should always install all the dependencies needed. **This will run `apt-get upgrade`.**
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### Text Editor
You'll need a program that can edit and save **plain text** files. If you are on Windows you can make due with Notepad, and on Linux you can use Gedit, both of which are simple but functional text editors. On macOS you can not use TextEdit.app, it will not save plain text files. You will need to install another program such as Sublime Text.
You'll need a program that can edit and save **plain text** files. If you are on Windows you can make due with Notepad, and on Linux you can use Gedit, both of which are simple but functional text editors. On macOS be careful with TextEdit.app, it will not save plain text files unless you make sure to select "Make Plain text" from the "Format" menu, or you can use another program such as Sublime Text.
?> Not sure which text editor to use? Laurence Bradford wrote [a great introduction](https://learntocodewith.me/programming/basics/text-editors/) to the subject.
### QMK Toolbox
QMK Toolbox is a Windows and macOS program that allows you to both program and debug your custom keyboard. You will want to install it so that you can easily flash your keyboard and receive the debugging messages that your keyboard will print.
QMK Toolbox is an optional graphical Windows and macOS program that allows you to both program and debug your custom keyboard. You will likely prefer it to easily flash your keyboard and receive the debugging messages that your keyboard will print.
Download the files from the links below:
For Windows: "qmk_toolbox.exe" or "qmk_toolbox_install.exe" (with installer)
For Mac: "QMK.Toolbox.app.zip" or "QMK.Toolbox.pkg" (with installer)