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@@ -9,6 +9,13 @@ assignees: ''
 
 <!-- Any bug report not following this template will be immediately closed. Thanks -->
 
+## Before Reporting an Issue
+- I have read the kickstart.nvim README.md.
+- I have read the appropriate plugin's documentation.
+- I have searched that this issue has not been reported before.
+
+- [ ] **By checking this, I confirm that the above steps are completed. I understand leaving this unchecked will result in this report being closed immediately.**
+
 ## Describe the bug
 <!-- A clear and concise description of what the bug is. -->
 
@@ -18,8 +25,8 @@ assignees: ''
 
 ## Desktop
 <!-- please complete the following information. -->
-- OS: 
-- Terminal: 
+- OS:
+- Terminal:
 
 ## Neovim Version
 <!-- Output of running `:version` from inside of neovim. -->
 
@@ -0,0 +1,8 @@
+***************************************************************************
+**NOTE**
+Please verify that the `base repository` above has the intended destination!
+Github by default opens Pull Requests against the parent of a forked repository.
+If this is your personal fork and you didn't intend to open a PR for contribution
+to the original project then adjust the `base repository` accordingly.
+**************************************************************************
+
@@ -21,31 +21,53 @@ If you are experiencing issues, please make sure you have the latest versions.
 
 ### Install External Dependencies
 
-> **NOTE** 
-> [Backup](#FAQ) your previous configuration (if any exists)
-
 External Requirements:
 - Basic utils: `git`, `make`, `unzip`, C Compiler (`gcc`)
 - [ripgrep](https://github.com/BurntSushi/ripgrep#installation)
+- Clipboard tool (xclip/xsel/win32yank or other depending on the platform)
+- A [Nerd Font](https://www.nerdfonts.com/): optional, provides various icons
+  - if you have it set `vim.g.have_nerd_font` in `init.lua` to true
+- Emoji fonts (Ubuntu only, and only if you want emoji!) `sudo apt install fonts-noto-color-emoji`
 - Language Setup:
-  - If want to write Typescript, you need `npm`
-  - If want to write Golang, you will need `go`
+  - If you want to write Typescript, you need `npm`
+  - If you want to write Golang, you will need `go`
   - etc.
 
 > **NOTE**
-> See [Windows Installation](#Windows-Installation) to double check any additional Windows notes
+> See [Install Recipes](#Install-Recipes) for additional Windows and Linux specific notes
+> and quick install snippets
+
+### Install Kickstart
+
+> **NOTE**
+> [Backup](#FAQ) your previous configuration (if any exists)
 
 Neovim's configurations are located under the following paths, depending on your OS:
 
 | OS | PATH |
 | :- | :--- |
 | Linux, MacOS | `$XDG_CONFIG_HOME/nvim`, `~/.config/nvim` |
-| Windows (cmd)| `%userprofile%\AppData\Local\nvim\` |
-| Windows (powershell)| `$env:USERPROFILE\AppData\Local\nvim\` |
+| Windows (cmd)| `%localappdata%\nvim\` |
+| Windows (powershell)| `$env:LOCALAPPDATA\nvim\` |
 
-### Install Kickstart
+#### Recommended Step
 
-Clone kickstart.nvim:
+[Fork](https://docs.github.com/en/get-started/quickstart/fork-a-repo) this repo
+so that you have your own copy that you can modify, then install by cloning the
+fork to your machine using one of the commands below, depending on your OS.
+
+> **NOTE**
+> Your fork's URL will be something like this:
+> `https://github.com/<your_github_username>/kickstart.nvim.git`
+
+You likely want to remove `lazy-lock.json` from your fork's `.gitignore` file
+too - it's ignored in the kickstart repo to make maintenance easier, but it's
+[recommended to track it in version control](https://lazy.folke.io/usage/lockfile).
+
+#### Clone kickstart.nvim
+> **NOTE**
+> If following the recommended step above (i.e., forking the repo), replace
+> `nvim-lua` with `<your_github_username>` in the commands below
 
 <details><summary> Linux and Mac </summary>
 
@@ -60,13 +82,13 @@ git clone https://github.com/gingersami/kickstart.nvim.git "${XDG_CONFIG_HOME:-$
 If you're using `cmd.exe`:
 
 ```
-git clone https://github.com/nvim-lua/kickstart.nvim.git %userprofile%\AppData\Local\nvim\ 
+git clone https://github.com/nvim-lua/kickstart.nvim.git "%localappdata%\nvim"
 ```
 
 If you're using `powershell.exe`
 
 ```
-git clone https://github.com/nvim-lua/kickstart.nvim.git $env:USERPROFILE\AppData\Local\nvim\ 
+git clone https://github.com/nvim-lua/kickstart.nvim.git "${env:LOCALAPPDATA}\nvim"
 ```
 
 </details>
@@ -80,124 +102,75 @@ nvim
 ```
 
 That's it! Lazy will install all the plugins you have. Use `:Lazy` to view
-current plugin status.
+the current plugin status. Hit `q` to close the window.
 
-Read through the `init.lua` file in your configuration folder for more
-information about extending and exploring Neovim.
+#### Read The Friendly Documentation
 
-### Getting Started
-
-See [Effective Neovim: Instant IDE](https://youtu.be/stqUbv-5u2s), covering the
-previous version. Note: The install via init.lua is outdated, please follow the
-install instructions in this file instead. An updated video is coming soon.
-
-### Recommended Steps
-
-[Fork](https://docs.github.com/en/get-started/quickstart/fork-a-repo) this repo
-(so that you have your own copy that you can modify) and then installing you
-can install to your machine using the methods above.
-
-> **NOTE**  
-> Your fork's url will be something like this: `https://github.com/<your_github_username>/kickstart.nvim.git`
-
-#### Examples of adding popularly requested plugins
-
-NOTE: You'll need to uncomment the line in the init.lua that turns on loading custom plugins.
-
-<details>
-  <summary>Adding autopairs</summary>
-
-This will automatically install [windwp/nvim-autopairs](https://github.com/windwp/nvim-autopairs) and enable it on startup. For more information, see documentation for [lazy.nvim](https://github.com/folke/lazy.nvim).
-
-In the file: `lua/custom/plugins/autopairs.lua`, add:
-
-```lua
--- File: lua/custom/plugins/autopairs.lua
-
-return {
-  "windwp/nvim-autopairs",
-  -- Optional dependency
-  dependencies = { 'hrsh7th/nvim-cmp' },
-  config = function()
-    require("nvim-autopairs").setup {}
-    -- If you want to automatically add `(` after selecting a function or method
-    local cmp_autopairs = require('nvim-autopairs.completion.cmp')
-    local cmp = require('cmp')
-    cmp.event:on(
-      'confirm_done',
-      cmp_autopairs.on_confirm_done()
-    )
-  end,
-}
-```
-
-</details>
-<details>
-  <summary>Adding a file tree plugin</summary>
+Read through the `init.lua` file in your configuration folder for more
+information about extending and exploring Neovim. That also includes
+examples of adding popularly requested plugins.
 
-This will install the tree plugin and add the command `:Neotree` for you. You can explore the documentation at [neo-tree.nvim](https://github.com/nvim-neo-tree/neo-tree.nvim) for more information.
+> [!NOTE]
+> For more information about a particular plugin check its repository's documentation.
 
-In the file: `lua/custom/plugins/filetree.lua`, add:
 
-```lua
--- Unless you are still migrating, remove the deprecated commands from v1.x
-vim.cmd([[ let g:neo_tree_remove_legacy_commands = 1 ]])
-
-return {
-  "nvim-neo-tree/neo-tree.nvim",
-  version = "*",
-  dependencies = {
-    "nvim-lua/plenary.nvim",
-    "nvim-tree/nvim-web-devicons", -- not strictly required, but recommended
-    "MunifTanjim/nui.nvim",
-  },
-  config = function ()
-    require('neo-tree').setup {}
-  end,
-}
-```
+### Getting Started
 
-</details>
+[The Only Video You Need to Get Started with Neovim](https://youtu.be/m8C0Cq9Uv9o)
 
 ### FAQ
 
-* What should I do if I already have a pre-existing neovim configuration?
-  * You should back it up, then delete all files associated with it.
-  * This includes your existing init.lua and the neovim files in `~/.local` which can be deleted with `rm -rf ~/.local/share/nvim/`
+* What should I do if I already have a pre-existing Neovim configuration?
+  * You should back it up and then delete all associated files.
+  * This includes your existing init.lua and the Neovim files in `~/.local`
+    which can be deleted with `rm -rf ~/.local/share/nvim/`
 * Can I keep my existing configuration in parallel to kickstart?
-  * Yes! You can use [NVIM_APPNAME](https://neovim.io/doc/user/starting.html#%24NVIM_APPNAME)`=nvim-NAME` to maintain multiple configurations. For example you can install the kickstart configuration in `~/.config/nvim-kickstart` and create an alias:
+  * Yes! You can use [NVIM_APPNAME](https://neovim.io/doc/user/starting.html#%24NVIM_APPNAME)`=nvim-NAME`
+    to maintain multiple configurations. For example, you can install the kickstart
+    configuration in `~/.config/nvim-kickstart` and create an alias:
     ```
     alias nvim-kickstart='NVIM_APPNAME="nvim-kickstart" nvim'
     ```
-    When you run Neovim using `nvim-kickstart` alias it will use the alternative config directory and the matching local directory `~/.local/share/nvim-kickstart`. You can apply this approach to any Neovim distribution that you would like to try out.
+    When you run Neovim using `nvim-kickstart` alias it will use the alternative
+    config directory and the matching local directory
+    `~/.local/share/nvim-kickstart`. You can apply this approach to any Neovim
+    distribution that you would like to try out.
 * What if I want to "uninstall" this configuration:
-  * See [lazy.nvim uninstall](https://github.com/folke/lazy.nvim#-uninstalling) information
+  * See [lazy.nvim uninstall](https://lazy.folke.io/usage#-uninstalling) information
 * Why is the kickstart `init.lua` a single file? Wouldn't it make sense to split it into multiple files?
   * The main purpose of kickstart is to serve as a teaching tool and a reference
-    configuration that someone can easily `git clone` as a basis for their own.
+    configuration that someone can easily use to `git clone` as a basis for their own.
     As you progress in learning Neovim and Lua, you might consider splitting `init.lua`
-    into smaller parts. A fork of kickstart that does this while maintaining the exact
+    into smaller parts. A fork of kickstart that does this while maintaining the
     same functionality is available here:
     * [kickstart-modular.nvim](https://github.com/dam9000/kickstart-modular.nvim)
   * Discussions on this topic can be found here:
     * [Restructure the configuration](https://github.com/nvim-lua/kickstart.nvim/issues/218)
     * [Reorganize init.lua into a multi-file setup](https://github.com/nvim-lua/kickstart.nvim/pull/473)
 
-### Windows Installation
+### Install Recipes
+
+Below you can find OS specific install instructions for Neovim and dependencies.
+
+After installing all the dependencies continue with the [Install Kickstart](#Install-Kickstart) step.
+
+#### Windows Installation
 
-Installation may require installing build tools, and updating the run command for `telescope-fzf-native`
+<details><summary>Windows with Microsoft C++ Build Tools and CMake</summary>
+Installation may require installing build tools and updating the run command for `telescope-fzf-native`
 
 See `telescope-fzf-native` documentation for [more details](https://github.com/nvim-telescope/telescope-fzf-native.nvim#installation)
 
 This requires:
 
-- Install CMake, and the Microsoft C++ Build Tools on Windows
+- Install CMake and the Microsoft C++ Build Tools on Windows
 
 ```lua
 {'nvim-telescope/telescope-fzf-native.nvim', build = 'cmake -S. -Bbuild -DCMAKE_BUILD_TYPE=Release && cmake --build build --config Release && cmake --install build --prefix build' }
 ```
-
-Alternatively one can install gcc and make which don't require changing the config,
+</details>
+<details><summary>Windows with gcc/make using chocolatey</summary>
+Alternatively, one can install gcc and make which don't require changing the config,
 the easiest way is to use choco:
 
 1. install [chocolatey](https://chocolatey.org/install)
@@ -207,12 +180,60 @@ run in cmd as **admin**:
 winget install --accept-source-agreements chocolatey.chocolatey
 ```
 
-2. install all requirements using choco, exit previous cmd and
-open a new one so that choco path is set, run in cmd as **admin**:
+2. install all requirements using choco, exit the previous cmd and
+open a new one so that choco path is set, and run in cmd as **admin**:
 ```
 choco install -y neovim git ripgrep wget fd unzip gzip mingw make
 ```
+</details>
+<details><summary>WSL (Windows Subsystem for Linux)</summary>
+
+```
+wsl --install
+wsl
+sudo add-apt-repository ppa:neovim-ppa/unstable -y
+sudo apt update
+sudo apt install make gcc ripgrep unzip git xclip neovim
+```
+</details>
 
-Then continue with the [Install Kickstart](#Install-Kickstart) step.
+#### Linux Install
+<details><summary>Ubuntu Install Steps</summary>
 
+```
+sudo add-apt-repository ppa:neovim-ppa/unstable -y
+sudo apt update
+sudo apt install make gcc ripgrep unzip git xclip neovim
+```
+</details>
+<details><summary>Debian Install Steps</summary>
+
+```
+sudo apt update
+sudo apt install make gcc ripgrep unzip git xclip curl
+
+# Now we install nvim
+curl -LO https://github.com/neovim/neovim/releases/latest/download/nvim-linux-x86_64.tar.gz
+sudo rm -rf /opt/nvim-linux-x86_64
+sudo mkdir -p /opt/nvim-linux-x86_64
+sudo chmod a+rX /opt/nvim-linux-x86_64
+sudo tar -C /opt -xzf nvim-linux-x86_64.tar.gz
+
+# make it available in /usr/local/bin, distro installs to /usr/bin
+sudo ln -sf /opt/nvim-linux-x86_64/bin/nvim /usr/local/bin/
+```
+</details>
+<details><summary>Fedora Install Steps</summary>
+
+```
+sudo dnf install -y gcc make git ripgrep fd-find unzip neovim
+```
+</details>
+
+<details><summary>Arch Install Steps</summary>
+
+```
+sudo pacman -S --noconfirm --needed gcc make git ripgrep fd unzip neovim
+```
+</details>