diff --git a/docs/source/compiling.rst b/docs/source/compiling.rst index ed1c00cd7..f060bda48 100644 --- a/docs/source/compiling.rst +++ b/docs/source/compiling.rst @@ -18,14 +18,20 @@ Then you can choose a few ways to get a compiler: **Or, install via a Package Manager:** -Currently, it's only available on `AUR `_ for Arch Linux and compatible systems. -The package is called `"prog8" `_. +Arch Linux: + Currently, it's available on `AUR `_ for Arch Linux and compatible systems. + The package is called `"prog8" `_. -This package, alongside the compiler itself, also globally installs syntax highlighting for ``vim`` and ``nano``. -In order to run compiler, you can type ``prog8c``. The usage of those commands is exactly the same as with the ``java -jar`` method. + This package, alongside the compiler itself, also globally installs syntax highlighting for ``vim`` and ``nano``. + In order to run compiler, you can type ``prog8c``. The usage of those commands is exactly the same as with the ``java -jar`` method. -In case you prefer to install AUR packages in a traditional manner, make sure to install `"tass64" package `_ -before installing prog8, as `makepkg `_ itself doesn't fetch AUR dependencies. + In case you prefer to install AUR packages in a traditional manner, make sure to install `"tass64" package `_ + before installing prog8, as `makepkg `_ itself doesn't fetch AUR dependencies. + +Mac OS (and Linux, and WSL2 on Windows): + Prog8 can be installed via `Homebrew `_ using the command ``brew install prog8``. + It will make the ``prog8c`` command available and also installs the other required software tools for you. + While Homebrew works on Linux, it's probably best to first check your distribution's native package manager. **Or, download a bleeding edge development version from Github:**