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 # home
 
 Hi there! This repository contains all of my (publically available) `$HOME` files. This is mainly meant as a utility for my own use, but if you'd like to base your configs on mine for some reason, feel free!
-This repository contains submodules, make sure to clone those as well with `git clone --recursive-submodules https://www.coastalcommits.com/Seaswimmer/home.git`!
+This repository contains submodules, make sure to clone those as well with the following command:
+
+```sh
+git clone --recursive-submodules https://www.coastalcommits.com/Seaswimmer/home.git
+```
+
+Or, if you've already cloned the repository, initialize the submodules with the following command:
+
+```sh
+git submodules update --recursive
+```