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@@ -48,3 +48,16 @@ Grab the latest build from [**the builds page**](https://flyinghead.github.io/fl
 Get fresh builds for your system [**on the builds page**](https://flyinghead.github.io/flycast-builds/).
 
 **New:** Now automated test results are available as well. 
+
+### Build instructions:
+`git clone https://github.com/flyinghead/flycast.git`
+
+`cd flycast`
+
+`git submodule update --init --recursive`
+
+`mkdir build && cd build`
+
+`cmake ..`
+
+`make`