From d2d01399d6773427347a37be401ec6ea35fa0e15 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Jai Kumaar Ratadia Date: Tue, 10 Feb 2026 14:18:32 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] docs: clarify installation steps are sequential, not optional (#2925) * docs: clarify installation steps are sequential, not optional Add intro paragraph noting conda is one path (not the only one) and number the three sections as steps so readers understand miniforge and environment setup are prerequisites, not independent choices. * Update installation guide link for LeRobot Signed-off-by: Jai Kumaar Ratadia * Fix link formatting in installation guide again Signed-off-by: Jai Kumaar Ratadia --------- Signed-off-by: Jai Kumaar Ratadia Co-authored-by: Steven Palma --- docs/source/installation.mdx | 8 +++++--- 1 file changed, 5 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/docs/source/installation.mdx b/docs/source/installation.mdx index 44d8c7034..8cc83843e 100644 --- a/docs/source/installation.mdx +++ b/docs/source/installation.mdx @@ -1,13 +1,15 @@ # Installation -## Install [`miniforge`](https://conda-forge.org/download/) +This guide uses conda (via miniforge) to manage environments. If you prefer another environment manager (e.g. `uv`, `venv`), ensure you have Python >=3.10 and ffmpeg installed with the `libsvtav1` encoder, then skip ahead to [Install LeRobot](#step-3-install-lerobot-). + +## Step 1: Install [`miniforge`](https://conda-forge.org/download/) ```bash wget "https://github.com/conda-forge/miniforge/releases/latest/download/Miniforge3-$(uname)-$(uname -m).sh" bash Miniforge3-$(uname)-$(uname -m).sh ``` -## Environment Setup +## Step 2: Environment Setup Create a virtual environment with Python 3.10, using conda: @@ -38,7 +40,7 @@ conda install ffmpeg -c conda-forge > > - _[On Linux only]_ If you want to bring your own ffmpeg: Install [ffmpeg build dependencies](https://trac.ffmpeg.org/wiki/CompilationGuide/Ubuntu#GettheDependencies) and [compile ffmpeg from source with libsvtav1](https://trac.ffmpeg.org/wiki/CompilationGuide/Ubuntu#libsvtav1), and make sure you use the corresponding ffmpeg binary to your install with `which ffmpeg`. -## Install LeRobot 🤗 +## Step 3: Install LeRobot 🤗 ### From Source