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@@ -17,6 +17,9 @@ or [**matrix** `@unspeaker:matrix.org`](https://matrix.to/#/@unspeaker:matrix.or
 
 ## usage
 
+* **requirements:** linux; jack or pipewire; 24-bit terminal (i use `kitty`)
+* **recommended:** midi controller; samples in wav format; lv2 plugins.
+
 ```
 Usage: tek [OPTIONS] <COMMAND>
 
@@ -65,8 +68,17 @@ Options:
 
 ## installation
 
-* **requirements:** linux; jack or pipewire; 24-bit terminal (i use `kitty`)
-* **recommended:** midi controller; samples in wav format; lv2 plugins.
+### binary download
+
+see the [releases page](https://codeberg.org/unspeaker/tek/releases).
+
+### from source with cargo
+
+requires rust nightly.
+
+```
+cargo install --git https://codeberg.org/unspeaker/tek
+```
 
 ### arch linux
 
@@ -77,11 +89,7 @@ you can install it using an AUR helper (e.g. `paru`):
 paru -S tek
 ```
 
-### downloads
-
-see the [releases page](https://codeberg.org/unspeaker/tek/releases).
-
-### building from source
+## development
 
 you'll need a Rust toolchain and various system libraries.