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@@ -22,6 +22,9 @@ If you are using Nix or NixOS you can use ``nix develop`` to enable a local shel
 Run the following command to clone the repository:  
 ```sh
 git clone <repo>
+
+# Update the submodules
+git submodule update --init --recursive
 ```
 
 Replace `<repo>` with the actual repository URL.