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@@ -4,8 +4,14 @@ this repo is my collection of dotfiles.
 
 it includes configs for my most frequently used tools.
 
-### steps to install on debian and derivatives
+## steps to install on debian and derivatives
 
 1. `apt install make stow fish git byobu vim ripgrep fzf`
 1. `make nuke install` - note that nuke removes existing files in your $HOME
 
+## update vim packages
+
+1. `make vim`
+1. `git commit -am 'update vim submodules'`
+1. profit
+