From faf43789c42d5985d9db61ba2f82f4da0fb06c25 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Stephen Fox Date: Mon, 29 Aug 2022 19:14:46 -0400 Subject: [PATCH] readme: Updating download / install instructions. --- README.md | 13 ++++++++++++- 1 file changed, 12 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index fe0f939..82b397c 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -37,4 +37,15 @@ complete, execute: ``` ## Where do I download the tool? -Refer to the project's releases / tags. +Since this is a Go (Golang) application, the preferred method of installation +is using `go install`. This automates downloading and building Go applications +from source in a secure manner. By default, this copies applications +into `~/go/bin/`. + +You must first [install Go](https://golang.org/doc/install). After +installing Go, simply run the following command to install the application: + +```sh +go install github.com/stephen-fox/mic/cmd/mic@latest +# If successful, the exectuable should be in "~/go/bin/". +```